Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 15, 2025
FitnessGearGuide.com takes your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
Information we collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Direct information: When you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant details.
- Automatically collected information: We use cookies and tracking technologies to collect data about your device, browsing behavior, and interaction with ads served via Google AdSense.
How we use your information
- Improve the site's content and usability.
- Personalize ads served through Google AdSense.
- Send updates and site announcements if you've opted in.
- Analyze traffic and performance.
Third-party services
Google AdSense. We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing activity. Learn more about how Google uses your data at Google's ad policies page.
Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand which articles people read and how they find the site. This collects information such as pages visited, time on site, approximate location, and device type. We don't use it to identify you personally. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Amazon Associates. Fitness Gear Guide participates in the Amazon Associates program. When you click an Amazon link on this site, Amazon may set cookies to attribute any purchase you make to this site. See Amazon's privacy notice for how Amazon handles your data.
Cookies and consent
We use cookies to keep the site working, measure traffic, and deliver advertising. When you first visit, a consent banner lets you accept or decline these cookies. If you decline, analytics and advertising cookies stay disabled for your visit. You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Data sharing
We don't sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us operate the site, with ad partners to deliver ads, or when required by law.
Security
We use standard security measures to protect your data. No online service is 100% secure, and we can't guarantee absolute protection.
Your rights
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings.
Children's privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. Check this page for the latest version.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at support@fitnessgearguide.com.