Privacy Policy
At www.skillsgear.com, we care about the privacy of users’ personal information and its use. Users will find an overview of the privacy policy & practices implemented on our site www.skillsgear.com.
1.0 Definitions
1.1 “We”, “Our”, and “Us” – Refer to this website and its owner(s).
1.2 “You”, “Your”, “Yourself”, “User”, “Users”, and “User’s” – refer to natural and legal individuals who visit/use this website and/or any of the product(s), service(s), and content(s) offered by this website.
1.3 “Personal Information” – Refers to any personally identifiable information that We may collect from the users of this website.
1.4 “Third Parties” – Refers to any website, company, or individual apart from the user and the creator of this Website.
2.0 Which Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect?
2.1 Opt-in Forms
2.1.1 When visitors sign up to receive our Newsletter or download the free PDF file available, we collect their Name, Email address, Phone Number, and other information as specified in the form. Please note that users can “Unsubscribe” from the mailing list anytime by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email they receive.
2.2 Comments
2.2.1 When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
2.2.2 After approval of the user’s comment, the user’s name (as input in the form) is visible to the public in the context of the user’s comment.
2.3 Cookies
2.3.1 Cookies are small files that are downloaded to the user’s computer and stored on the user’s browser cache or hard drive. Cookies contain information about the user’s interaction with our site.
2.3.2 Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to track visitors. This tracking is used in our analytics. It enables us to see which tutorials are useful and how users interact with our site.
2.3.3 We use cookies for customizing user experience and offering information that is relevant to the user’s interests. Users may block these cookies by adjusting their browser settings.
2.3.4 When users submit data to/through a web form such as those found in comments or subscription forms, cookies may be set to remember the user’s user details for future correspondence.
2.3.5 We also use social media buttons and plugins on our site that allow users to easily connect with users’ social networks – for example, to quickly share blog posts. For these to work, these social network sites will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance user’s profiles on their site or contribute to their data collection which is outlined in their own privacy policies.
2.4 Embedded content from other websites
2.4.1 Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
2.4.2 These websites may collect data about users, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor users’ interaction with that embedded content, including tracing users’ interaction with the embedded content if users have an account and are logged in to that website.
2.4.3 SkillsGear.Com contains video tutorials that are embedded from YouTube.
3.0 Who has access to the data we collect?
3.1 We use a third-party service to process the email addresses collected on our site. This tool is used for email communication. The third-party service we use is compliant with GDPR requirements.
4.0 How long do we retain users’ data?
4.1 If users leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
4.2 This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
5.0 What rights do users have over users’ data?
5.1 If users have an account on this site, or have left comments, users can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about users, including any data users have provided to us.
5.2 Users can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about users. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
6.0 Where do we send users’ data?
6.1 Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
6.2 Information on Name and Email address provided is sent to our third-party email communication service.
7.0 Contact Information
7.1 Users can contact info@skillsgear.com in case users have any questions.
8.0 How do we protect users’ data?
8.1 The data collected by our subscription forms are processed by a trusted third-party service. We use MailChimp for email communication. Please view their privacy policy on MailChimp.Com.
8.2 Please note that we do not have control over the privacy policies and practices of third-party services.
9.0 User’s Right to Withdraw Consent
9.1 Users have the right to withdraw the user’s consent and leave our mailing list anytime users want. Users can use the “unsubscribe” link in each email message users receive from us to withdraw consent and stop the mailings. Alternatively, users can send an email to info@skillsgear.com.
10.0 Security
10.1 We consider the security of our user’s information as our top priority, and we ensure all reasonable precautions to prevent data loss and security breaches.
10.2 We use a number of different security measures to protect the information from unauthorized access by people inside and outside the firm.
10.3 We DO NOT RECOMMEND any user for sharing their banking/credit card/personal information with other users on this website.
10.4 We follow accepted industry standards to protect the confidentiality of our users' personal information throughout transit and after delivery.
10.5 By using this website, users are acknowledging that they are aware of the risks regarding their personal data and they cannot hold this website or its owner(s) for any security breaches/data theft/data loss which might have occurred beyond the scope of this website’s standard security practices.
11.0 Additional information
11.1 We also may collect or obtain information from third parties, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or other third-party social media sites.
11.2 Should we sell this website or the business, the user’s personal information will be an asset that is transferred to the new owner.
11.3 The Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this page. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
12.0 Notice of Amendments and Changes to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
12.1 Without giving you any warning or prior notification, we retain the right to change/omit/update/delete any terms of this privacy policy whenever we see fit.
12.2 These changed terms and conditions will be regarded as accepted by you if you continue to use this website after such change.
12.3 You are strongly encouraged to regularly examine the terms set out in this privacy policy. You can immediately stop using this website and/or any related services if you disagree with any change/omit/update/delete of the terms.
