Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and exactly how we protect it — in plain language, not legalese.
1. 📥 Information We Collect
GearKidz may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via analytics tools for the purpose of improving our content and user experience.
- Contact Information: If you submit our contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
2. 🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use collected information only for the following purposes: analyzing website traffic and improving our content; responding to your inquiries or support requests; and complying with applicable legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes, under any circumstances.
3. 🍪 Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and improve the user experience of our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect the functionality of certain features. Google's privacy policy governs how analytics data is processed on their end.
4. 🛒 Amazon Affiliate Tracking
When you click an Amazon affiliate link from our site, Amazon may place tracking cookies on your browser as part of their affiliate referral system. GearKidz does not receive, access, or store your Amazon account data, payment information, purchase history, or any personally identifiable shopping information. We receive only aggregate commission reports from Amazon.
5. 👶 Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
GearKidz does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. We are committed to full compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe your child has submitted personal information on our site without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
6. ✋ Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR in the EU/UK and CCPA in California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on our contact page.
7. 🔄 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date below. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: January 2026. Questions? Contact us.