At EV Gear Deals, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. As an affiliate marketing website focused on electric vehicle (EV) gear and accessories, this privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with affiliate links from partners like Amazon and eBay.

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information to provide a better user experience:

• Personal Data: If you contact us via the form, we may collect your name, email address, and message details.
• Usage Data: We track browsing behavior, pages visited, time spent, and referral sources using cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Affiliate Data: When you click affiliate links (e.g., to Amazon or eBay for EV products like Tesla chargers or floor mats), we may receive anonymized commission data but do not access your purchase details.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, and device details for security and performance.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., financial or health information) without your explicit consent. No data is collected from children under 13.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us operate and improve our site as an EV affiliate resource:

• Personalize recommendations for EV gear, deals, and mods based on your interests (e.g., Tesla accessories).
• Send newsletters or updates about new EV deals if you subscribe (opt-in only).
• Analyze site performance to feature relevant content like charging solutions or sustainable mobility products.
• Process affiliate commissions transparently without sharing your data with partners beyond what's necessary for tracking.
• Prevent fraud and ensure site security.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except as required for affiliates (e.g., Amazon's tracking pixels) or legal obligations. All affiliate disclosures are clearly marked on product pages.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking:

• Essential Cookies: Manage navigation and preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand user behavior on EV content.
• Affiliate Cookies: From partners like Amazon Associates to track referrals for commissions on EV gear purchases.

You can manage cookies via browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling cookies may limit affiliate link functionality.

Data Sharing and Affiliates

As an affiliate site, we partner with Amazon, eBay, and other EV-focused retailers. When you click a link, you are redirected to their site, where their privacy policies apply to any data you provide (e.g., during purchase of EV floor mats or chargers). We only receive anonymized referral data for commission purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have rights under applicable laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR):

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccuracies.
• Deletion: Request removal (subject to legal retention).
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails or disable cookies.
• Do Not Sell My Info: We do not sell data; opt-out of affiliate tracking via partner tools.

To exercise rights, contact us below. We respond within 30 days.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., SSL encryption) to protect data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our site links to external EV affiliate sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect new features or legal changes (e.g., new EV affiliate partnerships). We'll notify you via site notice.

Effective Date: September 2024