Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 27, 2025
afkgears.com operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). Our platform is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide these Services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase through our Services or otherwise communicate with us.
By accessing or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact details (name, address, phone number, email)
- Financial information (credit/debit card, payment details)
- Account details (username, password, preferences)
- Transaction information (items viewed, purchased, returned)
- Communications with us (customer service messages)
- Device information (IP address, browser details, network data)
- Usage information (pages visited, interactions, timestamps)
Sources of Personal Information
We may collect information from the following sources:
- Directly from you
- Automatically through our Services (including cookies)
- From service providers
- From partners or third-party platforms
How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and improve the Services
- To personalize your shopping experience
- To send promotions, updates, and marketing content
- To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- To communicate with you and offer customer support
- To meet legal or regulatory obligations
Disclosure of Personal Information
- To Shopify and essential service providers
- To marketing partners (for targeted advertising)
- When directed by you or with your explicit consent
- To affiliates or during a business transfer/merger
- To comply with laws, regulations, or legal requests
Relationship with Shopify
Our store is hosted by Shopify. Accordingly, your data may be shared with Shopify and used for analytics, advertising services, and platform improvements. Shopify may also aggregate data across merchants to enhance their systems and personalization abilities. For more details, please refer to the Shopify Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Websites
Our Services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Children's Data
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us to request removal.
Security and Data Retention
While we use reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of storage or transmission is entirely secure. We retain your information only as long as necessary for business, operational, or legal reasons.
Your Rights
You may have certain rights depending on your jurisdiction, including:
- Requesting access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
- Requesting a copy or transfer of your data
- Opting out of data sharing or targeted advertising
- Managing your communication preferences
- Withdrawing consent or objecting to certain processing
You can exercise these rights through the Shopify Privacy Portal or by contacting us directly.
Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you may contact us. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to countries outside your own. Where required, we implement legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure data protection.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at:
Email: support@afkgears.com