01Privacy Policy

We collect minimal data to operate GearTone, a music gear information website. When you visit, we record your IP address, browser type, and operating system to ensure our site functions properly and to detect potential security threats.

We use cookies to remember your preferences, like your preferred guitar type or amp settings, so you don’t have to re-enter them during future visits. Cookies also help us understand how you interact with our site, which helps us improve it. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

We use Google Analytics to track site usage, such as the number of visitors and the pages they view. This data is anonymized and helps us understand what content is most useful to you. We don’t share this data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us operate our site, like our web hosting provider or customer support tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We don’t sell or rent your personal information to advertisers or other third parties. However, we may display ads from music-related companies, and these advertisers may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. These cookies are subject to the advertisers’ privacy policies, not ours.

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. If you’ve created an account on GearTone, you can manage your information in the account settings. If you haven’t created an account but want to request data access or deletion, contact us at [email protected].

We comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you’re a resident of these regions, you have additional rights, such as the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we don’t sell it) and the right to know what data we collect.

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site. Your continued use of GearTone after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, contact us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!