Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GG Rigs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data when you visit our website.

We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Analytics Data: Pages viewed, time spent, referring websites, and general location (country/region).
• Device Information: Browser, operating system, screen resolution, device type.
• Usage Data: Interactions with the site (clicks, scrolling, navigation patterns).

2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies. We do not set analytics or advertising cookies unless you give consent in our banner. You can change your choice at any time via "Cookie settings" (in the footer) or your browser.

Essential cookies (always on)

Used only to operate and protect the site, and to remember your consent choice. These do not require consent.

• Site operation and security (e.g., load balancing, rate-limiting, CSRF/anti-abuse).
• Consent storage (to remember which categories you allowed/denied).

Affiliate links: Our pages may include links to Amazon. Clicking those links takes you to amazon.* domains, where Amazon may set its own cookies under its policies. We do not set Amazon cookies on ggrigs.com.

Analytics cookies (optional)

Used only with your consent to measure visits and improve content. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization and Google Consent Mode. Until you consent, analytics storage remains denied and no GA cookies are set.

Cookies set if you consent:

• _ga (first-party, up to ~2 years) — distinguishes visitors.
• _ga_<measurement-id> (first-party, up to ~2 years) — maintains session state.

You can withdraw consent at any time; future visits will respect your updated choice.

Marketing/advertising cookies (optional – not used currently)

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies at this time. If we introduce advertising (e.g., Google AdSense) in the future, we will:

• request your consent before enabling marketing cookies, and
• update this policy and the cookie banner; your existing preference will be honored (default = off).

Managing your preferences

Use the cookie banner / Cookie settings link on our site, or adjust your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process information for the following purposes:

• Content Improvement: Understand which articles and products are most useful.
• User Experience Optimization: Improve navigation and performance.
• Traffic Analysis: Identify visitor patterns.
• Affiliate Tracking: Ensure referrals are credited correctly.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics 4

We use GA4 for traffic insights. GA4 sets cookies only if you consent. For details, see the Google Privacy Policy.

4.2 Amazon Associates Program

GG Rigs participates in the Amazon Associates Program. Clicking Amazon product links may place essential cookies that track purchases so we can earn commission. These cookies are necessary for the program and do not require opt-in consent. See the Amazon Privacy Notice.

Note: We currently do not use advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense). If this changes, this Privacy Policy will be updated.

5. Data Retention

• Analytics data (GA4) is retained for up to 14 months before deletion or anonymization.
• Affiliate tracking data is handled by Amazon and subject to their retention policy.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under GDPR, you have rights to:

• Manage Cookie Preferences → via our cookie banner.
• Withdraw consent → change analytics/marketing settings at any time.
• Opt out of Analytics → install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
• Do Not Track (DNT) → we honor browser signals where supported.

7. Data Security

We use HTTPS and other technical measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

GG Rigs is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

9. International Users

Our website is hosted in the EU (Germany). By using the site from outside the EU, you acknowledge your data may be transferred and processed in the EU.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

For questions or privacy concerns, contact us at:

📧 Contact our privacy team