At Gear By Grit, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.
By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. Who We Are
Gear By Grit is an independent outdoor and survival gear review website.
Our mission is to provide trusted information, reviews, and buying guides for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and adventurers.
Website: www.gearbygrit.com
Contact Email: contact@gearbygrit.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content.
Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address (for newsletter subscriptions or contact forms)
- Messages or inquiries submitted through our contact page
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our site, certain information may be automatically collected through analytics tools, cookies, or third-party services:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source (how you found our website)
This helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to your messages or inquiries
- Monitor website traffic and engagement using analytics tools
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others.
4. Affiliate Disclosure and Third-Party Links
Gear By Grit participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, which means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links — at no extra cost to you.
When you click an affiliate link, you may be redirected to a third-party retailer’s website. These sites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those external sites before providing any personal information.
5. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Personalize user experience
- Track affiliate link performance
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our website.
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party tools to operate and improve our website, such as:
- Google Analytics (for visitor insights)
- Email marketing services (for newsletters)
- Affiliate networks (for tracking referral commissions)
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Gear By Grit does not control or access data collected by third-party cookies directly.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
If you wish to have your data removed, please contact us at contact@gearbygrit.com.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access, update, or delete your personal data
- The right to object to data processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (for marketing emails, etc.)
To exercise these rights, please email us at contact@gearbygrit.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for adults and outdoor enthusiasts aged 18 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.
10. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
The latest version will always be posted on this page, along with the “Last Updated” date above.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, data collection, or affiliate partnerships, please contact us:
Email: contact@gearbygrit.com
Website: www.gearbygrit.com