8Gear Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment information when you place an order or create an account.
Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, cookies, and device information when you use our website.
From third parties: Payment processors, shipping partners, and analytics providers may share data with us as described in their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: process and fulfil orders; communicate about your order; send promotional emails (with your consent); improve our website and products; comply with legal obligations; and prevent fraud.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with: shipping carriers (to deliver your order); payment processors (to process transactions); analytics providers (to improve our website); and law enforcement when legally required.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to maintain session information, remember your preferences, and analyse site traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality. We use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) and may use marketing cookies with your consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Order data is retained for a minimum of 7 years for accounting purposes.
6. Your Rights (PIPEDA / GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; withdraw consent; object to processing; and data portability.
To exercise these rights, Contact: info@8-gear.com
7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in Canada, Pakistan, and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international data transfers.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
9. Contact
For privacy enquiries or to exercise your rights: info@8-gear.com
8Gear Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada