Privacy Policy

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At Gym Gear Shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating at athletegympro.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase our professional-grade fitness equipment.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address, payment information (credit card details are processed securely and not stored by us)
• Commercial Purchase Information: Equipment orders, purchase history, business registration details (for commercial buyers)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, and referring URLs
• Communication Data: Correspondence through email, phone, or chat regarding orders, products, or services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill orders for Olympic bars, weight benches, cable machines, and other professional gym equipment
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries about our products
• To verify and process payments through our secure PCI-compliant system
• To manage commercial accounts for studio owners and fitness professionals
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To prevent fraud and enhance security measures
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in payment processing (Stripe, PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT service providers, all bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process, protect our rights, or prevent fraud
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
• Commercial Transactions: For large orders (over $5,000) where wire transfer coordination requires bank verification

We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement commercial-grade security measures appropriate for our professional clientele:

• All transactions are protected by PCI-compliant 256-bit encryption
• Payment information is tokenized and processed through secure gateways
• 3D Secure authentication is implemented for additional protection
• 24/7 fraud monitoring systems detect suspicious activity
• Data is stored on secure servers with limited access

While we implement these robust measures, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage customers to protect their account credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (transactional messages will still be sent)
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality, shopping cart operation, and secure checkout
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site to improve performance
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads to potential customers (you may opt-out)

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are directed to professional athletes, gym owners, and fitness enthusiasts. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.