Effective Date: November 2, 2025
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Geared Creative, Inc. (“Geared Creative,” “we,” “our,” or “us“) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.gearedcreative.com (the “Site“) or otherwise interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
When you submit a contact form or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Web Address
- Mailing Address
- And any other details you voluntarily provide
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring and exit pages
- Time spent on the Site and pages visited
This data helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve performance.
c. Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to help analyze visitor interactions. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time on page, browser and device details, and approximate geographic location. To learn more about how Google uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to messages and inquiries
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website performance and traffic trends
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not share or sell consumer personal information.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we process your data under one or more of the following bases:
- Consent: You have given us permission to process your information.
- Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in analyzing traffic, maintaining security, and improving our Site.
- Legal Obligation: We must process data to comply with applicable law.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help improve site functionality and provide insights into site usage.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site (e.g., navigation, security).
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Performance Cookies: Help us optimize content and layout for better usability.
c. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. For details, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality.
d. Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. Your Rights
EEA and UK Users
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data; object to processing or restrict its use; withdraw consent at any time; and request data portability. Requests can be sent to privacy@realworklabs.com.
California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data). Contact privacy@realworklabs.com to exercise these rights.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review those sites’ policies before providing personal data.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version. Any updates take effect when posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@realworklabs.com
Company: Geared Creative, Inc.
Website: https://www.gearedcreative.com