Last updated: 6 December 2025
1. Who We Are
FixGearTech (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent technology website based in the UK,
focused on fixes, guides, reviews and deals. Our website address is:
https://fixgeartech.com.
2. What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when
you visit fixgeartech.com or interact with our content and affiliate links.
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Data you provide directly
- Information you send us via email or contact forms (name, email address, message content).
- Comments you leave on the site (name, email, comment text, IP address for spam protection).
3.2 Data collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks and referring URLs.
- Approximate location based on IP (city / country level).
This information is collected mainly through cookies and similar technologies
(analytics and advertising tools).
3.3 Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Analyse how visitors use the site (traffic, popular pages, errors).
- Remember basic preferences (for example cookie consent choices).
- Track outbound clicks on affiliate links so we can earn commissions.
You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may
affect how some parts of the website work.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Respond to messages and support requests.
- Analyse traffic and improve our content and layout.
- Monitor affiliate link performance and commissions.
- Prevent spam, abuse and security threats.
5. Legal Bases (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interest – running and improving the site, preventing abuse.
- Consent – optional analytics and advertising cookies, newsletter (if used).
- Contract – responding to you when you contact us and expect a reply.
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use analytics tools (for example Google Analytics or similar services) to
measure traffic and usage. These tools may set their own cookies and process
pseudonymous identifiers (such as IP address shortened or anonymised where possible).
We also use affiliate tracking services (for example Amazon Associates link tracking)
which may place cookies when you click on outbound affiliate links.
7. Affiliate Links
Many product links on FixGearTech are affiliate links. When you click a link to a
retailer such as Amazon.co.uk, tracking cookies may record that you came
from our site so we can earn a commission if you make a purchase. This does not change
the price you pay.
8. How Long We Keep Data
- Contact emails – for as long as necessary to respond and for basic record-keeping.
- Comments – kept indefinitely unless you ask us to remove them or we moderate them.
- Analytics data – stored according to the retention settings of the analytics provider.
9. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:
- Service providers that help us run the site (hosting, analytics, security, email).
- Affiliate networks and retailers when you click an affiliate link.
- Authorities, if required by law.
10. Your Rights (UK & EU Users)
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
- Object to certain types of processing or withdraw consent.
- Complain to your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
11. Children’s Privacy
FixGearTech is intended for adults and is not aimed at children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: info@fixgeartech.com
Country: United Kingdom
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the
top of this page shows when it was last revised.
