Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4-June-2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Gearabout (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of gearabout.com (the “Site”), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
If you have any questions, contact us at gearabout@gmail.com.
Who we are
The Site is owned and operated by Ismail, located in UAE. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, we are the data controller for personal data collected through this Site.
Information we collect
Information you provide voluntarily. If you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, when you visit the Site we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Your IP address (often anonymized or truncated by our analytics tools)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
- General location (country/region level)
Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand how it is used, and serve relevant content and advertising. Cookies we may use include:
- Essential cookies required for the Site to function.
- Analytics cookies (for example, Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve the Site.
- Advertising cookies (for example, Google AdSense) used to serve and measure ads, where applicable.
- Affiliate cookies set by retailers (such as Amazon) when you click an affiliate link, used to attribute any resulting purchase to us.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, and through any cookie consent banner shown on the Site. Disabling some cookies may affect how the Site works.
Advertising
We may display advertising provided by third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense. These third parties may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com), and learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partners.
Affiliate links
Some links on this Site are affiliate links. When you click them, the retailer may set a cookie to track whether a purchase results, so that we can be credited with a commission. See our Affiliate Disclosure page for full details.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Send our newsletter or respond to your enquiries (where you have provided your email)
- Analyze traffic and usage trends
- Serve and measure advertising
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Legal bases for processing (EU/UK – GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies and newsletter sign-up), our legitimate interests (for example, to understand and improve the Site), and legal obligation where applicable.
Your rights
EU/UK (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at gearabout@gmail.com.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers’ data is kept until you unsubscribe.
Third-party links
The Site contains links to third-party websites (including retailers and affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at gearabout@gmail.com
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