Last Updated: March 26, 2025
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how 1stGear.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about our practices.
Information Collection
We do not directly collect personal information through forms, registration, or account creation. However, we do use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site.
Analytics
We use the following analytics services to collect anonymous usage data:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand visitor behavior, traffic sources, and site performance. Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- IP addresses (anonymized)
- Browser type and settings
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites For more information, please see Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
- Fathom Analytics: A privacy-focused analytics service that provides aggregate statistics without collecting personal information. Fathom complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. For more information, please see Fathom Analytics Privacy Policy.
- Independent Analytics: A WordPress plugin that collects anonymous usage data directly on our server without sharing information with third parties.
Cookies
Our analytics tools may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Usage
The analytics information we collect is used solely to:
- Improve our website’s content and user experience
- Understand which content is most valuable to our readers
- Make decisions about future topics and site improvements
Third-Party Services
Our site may contain links to external websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.