Privacy Policy

Information Collection and Use

Effective Date: May 7, 2026

Applies to: WebStrategies, Inc. (doing business as “Geear” as of August 2025)

WebStrategies, Inc. values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or submit your information through our online forms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information voluntarily submitted by users through forms on our website. This may include:

- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Any free-text responses provided in form fields

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial, health, or login credentials).

We may also collect limited technical information such as browser type and device information through tracking tools for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you submit:

- To respond to inquiries or requests
- To provide access to downloadable content or resources
- To improve our marketing and sales efforts
- For internal business and analytics purposes

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

We process personal information for legitimate business purposes, including responding to inquiries, improving services, and marketing our offerings, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics, including:

- Google Analytics 4
- Google Ads tracking
- LinkedIn tracking
- HubSpot tracking code

These tools help us understand how users interact with our website and improve user experience. Data collected through these tools does not include personally identifiable information unless you have voluntarily submitted it through a form.

Where required by applicable law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You may also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. Use of Third-Party Scripts

We may use embedded third-party scripts or widgets (e.g., chat tools, form tools, or embedded videos) to support website functionality. We do not use third-party scripts that collect personal information without user interaction or consent. We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, marketing platforms) who process data on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by our internal policies and applicable laws. For more details, refer to our Data Retention Policy.

6. Data Deletion Requests

If you would like to request access to or deletion of your personal data, please contact us at privacy@geear.io. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws and our internal data management procedures. To prevent unauthorized access, we may request verification of your identity before processing deletion requests.

7. Data Security

We use cloud-based platforms that provide robust security and encryption features. Access to your personal data is limited to authorized personnel and systems. We regularly assess vendors and platforms for risk as part of our SOC 2-aligned practices. We maintain policies and procedures aligned with SOC 2 security principles and regularly assess our security controls.

8. International Data Transfers

While we are a U.S.-based company, we use cloud services that may store data on international servers. We assess our vendors for data security and risk in accordance with our vendor management policies. Where applicable, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections to support cross-border data transfers.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Security Incident Response

We maintain an incident response program designed to detect, respond to, and mitigate potential security incidents. Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals or relevant authorities of a data breach.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

Geear

804.200.4545

privacy@geear.io