Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 30, 2025

Introduction

The Gear Shop (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, visit our website, or interact with us.

Information We Collect

When you use our services, we may collect:

    • Name, email address, phone number, and shipping address

    • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

    • Communication history with our team

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

    • IP address, browser type, and device information

    • Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources

    • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy below)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

    • With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

    • Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers) under strict confidentiality agreements

    • Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights

    • SMS consent: SMS consent is not shared with third parties

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

    • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

    • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

    • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

    • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (though we rarely send them)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your website experience:

    • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality

    • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

    • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

The Gear Shop

10928 Epsom Rd
Houston, Tx 77093

Email: service@tgstruckrepair.com

Phone: (281) 372-0077