1) Information We Collect

To fulfill your orders and improve our service, we collect the following types of information:

• Order Information: When you make a purchase, we collect necessary details including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely via third-party gateways), email address, and phone number.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we store your username and password (encrypted) to speed up future checkouts.
• Communication Data: When you contact us via email or support forms, we retain the correspondence to improve customer service.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our site, such as IP address, browser type, and device information, to optimize your shopping experience.

2) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Essential Cookies: These are required for the website to function, such as keeping items in your shopping cart while you browse.
• Analytics Cookies: These help us understand visitor behavior. All data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized; no personally identifiable information is stored by these tools.
• Control: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use the checkout features.

3) How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Order Fulfillment: To process payments, ship your products, and provide order updates (tracking numbers).
• Age Verification: To comply with Federal and State laws requiring all customers to be 21 years of age or older.
• Customer Support: To respond to your questions, returns, or exchange requests.
• Marketing (Optional): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you emails about new products or special offers. You can opt-out at any time.

4) Data Security & Retention

Security: We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your personal information during transmission. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers; payments are processed by PCI-DSS compliant providers.

Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (such as tax, legal, and accounting obligations). When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

5) Strict Age Limitation (21+)

Our website and products are strictly intended for adults aged 21 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21.

We utilize third-party age verification systems to confirm your identity. If we discover that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

6) Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites (e.g., manufacturer pages or tracking carriers). These sites operate independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of www.geekbarselect.com constitutes acceptance of these changes.

Contact Us:
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights (such as deletion requests), please contact us at: info@geekbarselect.com

Effective Date: October 25, 2025