Effective Date: 2/13/2026
Website: violet-weasel-376877.hostingersite.com
1. Who We Are
GearThatWins is an outdoor gear review and adventure website focused on kayak camping, backcountry travel, and family outdoor experiences.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
[Your Email Address]
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect:
- Your name (if submitted through a contact form)
- Your email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Information submitted in comments or messages
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit violet-weasel-376877.hostingersite.com, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Referring website
This information is collected using cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Send email newsletters and updates (if you subscribe)
- Improve website performance and content
- Respond to inquiries
- Analyze website traffic
- Track affiliate referrals
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Affiliate Programs & Tracking
GearThatWins participates in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates
- Awin
- AvantLink
- Shopify Collabs
When you click on affiliate links, tracking cookies may be placed on your device to track purchases for commission purposes.
These tracking technologies are managed by the affiliate networks themselves and are subject to their own privacy policies.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Track affiliate link performance
- Improve user experience
- Analyze traffic using Google Analytics
You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
6. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Pages visited
- Time on site
- Device information
- Approximate geographic location
This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list:
- You may receive gear reviews, trip reports, and updates
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email
We use [Insert Email Platform] to manage email communications.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee complete security.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by revising the effective date above.