Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Gearboxly (“we”, “us”) collects, uses and protects information when you use gearboxly.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Our privacy-first approach

Gearboxly is designed to run in your browser. The content you enter into our tools — text, files, numbers and images — is processed locally on your device and is not uploaded to our servers. We do not require an account and we do not ask for personal information to use the tools.

Information we collect

• Usage data: Like most websites, our hosting and analytics may collect standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring pages and the pages you visit. This is used to understand traffic and improve the Site.
• Local storage: We store small preferences in your browser (for example your light/dark theme choice and recent searches). This data stays on your device.
• Information you volunteer: If you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we receive the details you provide (such as your email address).

Cookies and web beacons

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic and — where enabled — serve advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We may display advertising through third-party vendors, including Google AdSense. These providers use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the Site. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads based on your interests.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Site, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Consent for EEA, UK and Switzerland

If you visit from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, we (and our advertising partners) will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies for personalised advertising, in line with applicable law. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate traffic. Any analytics data is used only to improve the Site and is not sold.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and the “last updated” date above will reflect the revision.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at contact@gearboxly.com or use our contact page.