Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 9, 2026

GearNook is an independent editorial website. In this policy, “GearNook”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to the operator of GearNook.

Information we collect

When you contact us, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, subject, and message. Our hosting and website tools may also process standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages requested, referring pages, and security or error logs.

How we use information

We use information to operate and secure GearNook, respond to messages, investigate reported errors, prevent misuse, and improve the reliability of the website. We do not sell or rent personal information for money.

Service providers and external links

We use website and form-service providers to host GearNook and receive contact messages. They may process information only as needed to provide their service to us. GearNook includes links to third-party retailers, including Amazon. When you follow one of those links, the retailer’s own privacy policy and cookies apply to your visit on its website.

Retention and your choices

We keep contact messages and related records only for as long as reasonably needed to respond, maintain our records, protect the site, or meet applicable obligations. You may ask about, correct, or request deletion of information you have submitted by using our Contact page. We may need to keep limited information where necessary for security, legal, or record-keeping reasons.

Children

GearNook is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us so we can review the request.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our website, services, or legal obligations change. The date above shows when it was last revised. For information about browser cookies and similar technologies, read our Cookie Policy.