Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how GearMatch processes information when visitors access and use the website.

2. Website operator

Email: gearmatch.io@gmail.com

3. Website hosting and delivery

GearMatch is hosted and delivered using Cloudflare. Technical data may be processed when the website is accessed, including IP address, browser information, requested files, timestamps and security-related request information.

This processing is used to deliver the website, maintain security and prevent misuse.

4. Google Analytics

GearMatch uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve its content, usability and performance.

Depending on the visitor's consent choices, Google Analytics may process information such as pages viewed, device type, browser, approximate geographic location, visit duration and interactions with the website.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

GearMatch may use technically necessary storage to remember settings and provide core website functions.

Optional analytics cookies or similar technologies will be handled according to the visitor's consent choice.

6. Local storage

GearMatch may store settings such as the selected shopping region in the visitor's browser using local storage.

This information remains on the visitor's device unless it is removed through the browser settings.

7. External websites

GearMatch may contain links to retailers, manufacturers and other external websites.

Once a visitor follows an external link, the relevant third-party provider is responsible for its own website, content and privacy practices.

8. Data recipients and international processing

Data may be processed by providers used to operate GearMatch, including Cloudflare and, where applicable, Google Analytics.

These providers may process data outside Germany or the European Economic Area. The relevant provider is responsible for applying any required safeguards.

9. Storage period

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose, website security or legal obligations.

10. Your rights

Subject to the applicable legal requirements, visitors may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability and objection.

Where processing is based on consent, that consent may be withdrawn for future processing.

Visitors may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data-protection supervisory authority.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:

gearmatch.io@gmail.com

12. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, its services or applicable legal requirements change.