Privacy Notice For California Residents
Definitions
Website or Owner (we, us)
Refers to the natural person(s) or legal entity that operates and provides this Website to Users.
User (you)
Refers to any individual or legal entity accessing or using this Website.
This Privacy Notice for California Residents supplements the information included in the Website’s main Privacy Policy and applies exclusively to all visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California. We have prepared this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), and any terms defined in the CCPA carry the same meaning when used in this notice.
Information We Collect
This Website may collect information that identifies, describes, relates to, or can reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device (“personal information”).
Within the past 12 months, the Website has collected the following categories of personal information from California consumers:
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Full name, nickname, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, IP address, email, account name, Social Security number, driver’s license, passport number, or similar identifiers | YES |
| B. California Customer Records Info | Name, signature, SSN, physical description, address, telephone, passport/driver’s license number, insurance, education, employment history, bank/credit/debit card info, medical or health insurance info | YES |
| C. Protected Classification Info | Age (40+), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth), sexual orientation, veteran/military status, genetic info | YES |
| D. Commercial Info | Records of personal property, products/services purchased, obtained, or considered, purchasing histories | YES |
| E. Biometric Info | Genetic, physiological, behavioral, biological traits or activity patterns such as fingerprints, faceprints, iris scans, voiceprints, keystrokes, gait, sleep, health, or exercise data | YES |
| F. Internet/Network Activity | Browsing history, search history, interactions with Website, apps, or ads | YES |
| G. Geolocation Data | Physical location or movement data | YES |
| H. Sensory Data | Audio, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar info | YES |
| I. Professional/Employment Info | Current or prior job history, performance evaluations | YES |
| J. Non-Public Education Info | Student records maintained by educational institutions, including grades, transcripts, schedules, ID codes, financial info, or disciplinary records | YES |
| K. Inferences | Profiles reflecting preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes | YES |
Note: Personal information does not include publicly available government data, de-identified or aggregated info, or info excluded under the CCPA.
Sources of Personal Information:
- Directly from you (e.g., forms, purchases, service requests)
- Indirectly from you (e.g., monitoring interactions with our Website)
Use of Personal Information
We may use or disclose the collected personal information for the following business purposes:
- To fulfill the purpose for which the information was provided (e.g., responding to inquiries, processing purchases, facilitating delivery).
- To process transactions, requests, and payments while preventing fraud.
- To provide support, respond to inquiries, investigate issues, and improve our services.
- To comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or regulatory requirements.
- To evaluate or manage business transactions such as mergers, sales, restructuring, or transfers where user personal information may be among the transferred assets.
We will not collect additional categories of personal information or use the data for unrelated purposes without notifying you.
Sharing Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to third parties for legitimate business purposes under contracts requiring confidentiality and restricting usage to the contracted purpose only.
Categories of third parties include:
- Service providers
- Data aggregators
Your Rights and Choices
California residents have specific rights under the CCPA regarding their personal information:
Access & Data Portability Rights
You can request disclosure of certain information collected over the past 12 months, including:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of that information
- Business or commercial purposes for collection
- Categories of third parties with whom information is shared
- Specific personal information collected about you
- Lists of personal information sold or disclosed for business purposes
Deletion Rights
You may request deletion of personal information collected from you, subject to exceptions. Exceptions include:
- Completing a transaction or providing a requested product/service
- Security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance
- Debugging products or services
- Internal uses compatible with your relationship with us
- Legal obligations or regulatory compliance
Exercising Rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, submit a verifiable consumer request by:
- Calling us at [Insert Phone Number]
- Emailing us at support@geartrendsgo.com
Requests can be made by you or an authorized representative, including on behalf of a minor. Requests for access or portability are limited to twice per 12 months.
Verification: We may require information to confirm your identity or authority. Requests do not require a user account.
Response Timing
We aim to respond within 45 days of receipt. Extensions, if necessary, will be communicated in writing. Disclosures cover the 12 months preceding the request. We do not charge for standard verifiable requests unless excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded.
Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. If this changes, you will have the right to opt-out or opt-in as required under the CCPA.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This includes:
- Denying goods or services
- Charging different prices or rates
- Providing different quality of goods or services
- Suggesting you may receive different pricing or benefits
Other California Privacy Rights
Under California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civil Code §1798.83), California residents can request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing. Requests can be sent to support@geartrendsgo.com.
Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this notice at any time. Updates will be posted on the Website with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of changes.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice, how we collect or use your information, or wish to exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at:
Website: geartrendsgo.com
Email: support@geartrendsgo.com