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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Website: gearraider.com

Contact: hello@gearraider.com

This Privacy Policy explains how GearRaider collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. GearRaider is operated by a single individual (the site owner). By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

If you contact me through email or a contact form, I receive the information you provide — typically your name, email address, and message. This is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit GearRaider, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address and approximate location (country/region)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited, time on site, and navigation paths
  • Referring URL (the website that sent you here)

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Sections 3 and 4).

2. How I Use Your Information

Information collected on GearRaider is used to:

  • Operate and improve the website
  • Respond to messages and inquiries
  • Analyze site traffic and reader behavior (in aggregate, anonymized form)
  • Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

I do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies

GearRaider uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and enable site functionality, analytics, and advertising.

For a full breakdown of the cookies used on this site, see the Cookie Policy.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

4. Third-Party Advertising

GearRaider displays advertisements served by third-party ad networks, which may include Google AdSense and other advertising partners.

These third-party vendors use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. This practice is known as interest-based or behavioral advertising.

You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

Third-party advertising partners have their own privacy policies governing how they use data. GearRaider is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party ad networks.

5. Analytics

GearRaider uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources.

Data is processed by Google subject to their Privacy Policy.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Affiliate Links

Some links on GearRaider are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer’s website may set cookies to track the referral for commission purposes. These cookies are governed by the retailer’s own privacy policy.

GearRaider may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

7. Third-Party Links

GearRaider links to external websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

GearRaider is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to this site, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.

9. Data Retention

Contact information submitted via email or forms is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided, or as required by applicable law. Analytics and advertising data is retained according to the policies of the respective third-party providers.

10. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

For EU/EEA residents (GDPR):

  • Right to access personal data held about you
  • Right to correction or deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

For California residents (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (GearRaider does not sell personal data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at hello@gearraider.com. I will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days).

11. Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

📧 hello@gearraider.com

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