Privacy Policy for GearToolGuru.store
Effective Date: January 15, 2026
At GearToolGuru.store, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By visiting or using our website, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://geartoolguru.store. We provide tools, reviews, guides, and resources for tech enthusiasts and users worldwide, while respecting your privacy and ensuring your data is secure.
2. Information We Collect
a) Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we may collect:
- Name, email address, and website (from the comment form)
- IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. For more information, see Gravatar Privacy Policy.
After approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
b) Media
If you upload images to our site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data if included.
c) Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- If you leave a comment, cookies can save your name, email, and website for one year.
- Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie is deleted when you close your browser.
- Logging in sets cookies to store login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last two days, screen options cookies last one year, and selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks.
- Editing or publishing posts sets a cookie that lasts one day to indicate the post ID edited.
d) Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). These embedded services may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction
This behavior is as if you visited the original website directly.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Maintain and improve our website and services
- Moderate and manage user comments
- Enhance user experience and website functionality
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Provide secure login for registered users
4. Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the email.
- Visitor comments may be checked using an automated spam detection service.
- We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered user information is stored in your profile and can be accessed, edited, or deleted at any time (except your username). Administrators may access this information for management purposes.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data (except where required for legal, security, or administrative reasons)
To exercise these rights, contact us at [info@geartoolguru.store].
7. Data Protection
We implement reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- Up-to-date software and security patches
- Restricted administrative access
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for:
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising (e.g., Google AdSense)
- Payment processing or external plugins
These third-party services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
GearToolGuru.store is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@geartoolguru.store
Website: https://geartoolguru.store