Privacy policy
Privacy Policy for Gear By Ado
Effective Date: [4/9/25]
1. Introduction
Welcome to Gear By Ado. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.gearbyado.com in compliance with applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and (GDPR).
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, IP address.
• Commercial Information: Purchase history, product interests.
• Internet/Network Activity: Browsing history, interactions with our site.
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on IP address.
• Payment Information: Payment card details (processed securely via third-party payment processors). (Shopify)
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy:
• Account data: until you delete your account or after a defined period of inactivity
• Transaction data: retained for legal and accounting compliance
• Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
• Data for legal defense: up to 7 years or as required
Upon expiration of the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize the data. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process and fulfill orders
• Communicate with you about your orders or promotions
• Improve and personalize your shopping experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We may use automated systems (e.g., algorithms or machine learning tools) to:
• Personalize recommendations
• Display targeted ads
• Detect fraudulent activity
These processes do not produce legal or similarly significant effects on you, unless explicitly stated and permitted by law. You have the right to object to automated processing in some jurisdictions. Contact us if you want a human review of an automated decision affecting you.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
• Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping companies, marketing services.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Analytics and Advertising Partners: For measuring performance and targeted advertising.
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Your California Privacy Rights
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:
• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Request Deletion of your personal information.
Under the GDPR (EU/EEA Residents):
• Right to Access, Rectification, Erasure
• Right to Data Portability
• Right to Object or Restrict Processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint with your local data protection authority
Canadian Residents (PIPEDA):
You have the right to:
• Access and correct your data
• File complaints with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Other Global Rights:
We comply with applicable data protection laws in countries where we operate, including Canada's PIPEDA, UK GDPR, and others.
- Opt-Out of the sale of personal information (we currently do not sell any personal
information).
- Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy
rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@gearbyado.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, secure payment processing, and restricted access to personal information. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. Despite our efforts, no system is entirely secure.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Minors and Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 under certain global laws) without parental consent.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable
parental or legal guardian consent. • If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information may
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
info@gearbyado.com