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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

At Gear-Lighthouse, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Comment on our blog posts

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Sending you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Analyzing website usage to improve our content and services
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner
  • Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Our website uses the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner and your browser settings. For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the information
  • The purposes for which we collected the information
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Legitimate business needs

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada and other countries where our service providers operate.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Gear-Lighthouse

1234 Gaming Street
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Canada

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123

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