Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GearForge.online ("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 visit our website and use our gear design tools.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Account information: When you register, we collect your name and email address.
• Design data: Gear parameters and design names you choose to save to your account.

Information collected automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, tools used, browser type, and IP address for security and analytics purposes.
• Session data: We use session cookies to keep you logged in.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain our gear design tools
• To allow you to save and retrieve your gear designs
• To send you account-related notifications (e.g. password resets)
• To improve our website and tools based on usage patterns
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt algorithms and are never stored in plain text. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Cookies

We use essential session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We do not share your data with third-party advertisers or analytics providers.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your saved designs at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account and design data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide you services. You may delete your account at any time from the dashboard.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@gearforge.online.