⚖️ Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

Hey there — I’m Johannes from GearUpYourLife.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, sign up for my newsletter, or click on my affiliate links.
I take your privacy seriously and handle all personal data responsibly and transparently in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Responsible Person:
Johannes-Niklas Albrecht
GearUpYourLife
Mühlenweg 14
58675 Hemer, Germany
Email: johannes.albrecht1812@gmail.com

3. What Data I Collect

When you interact with my website, I may collect:

  • Newsletter sign-ups: your email address (and name if you share it).

  • Affiliate links: when you click product links (e.g. Amazon, NayoSmart, ESR), cookies may be placed by those partners to track commissions.

  • Website usage data: Squarespace automatically collects limited technical data like anonymized IP addresses, browser type, and referring URL.

  • Contact: if you email me, I’ll store your message and contact details so I can reply.

4. Why I Use This Data

I use your data only for:

  • sending newsletters and updates (with your consent),

  • processing affiliate commissions,

  • improving my website’s performance and security,

  • answering messages and questions you send me.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for newsletters.

  • Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — for affiliate tracking and Squarespace analytics.

  • Contractual Obligation (Art. 6(1)(b)) — when replying to your messages.

6. Cookies

My website uses cookies provided by Squarespace and affiliate partners.
They’re needed for website functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking.
You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.

I don’t use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any other external tracking tools.

7. Third-Party Services

I work with a few trusted third-party services to make GearUpYourLife run smoothly:

  • Squarespace (Hosting & Analytics):
    Squarespace collects minimal technical data to keep the site secure and fast.
    Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

  • Beehiiv (Newsletter):
    When you sign up, your email address is securely stored by Beehiiv.
    I use it only to send you my own content.
    Unsubscribed or inactive emails are automatically deleted after 90 days.
    Privacy Policy: https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy

  • Affiliate Partners (e.g. Amazon, NayoSmart, ESR):
    When you click an affiliate link, those partners may set cookies to track sales.
    No personal data like your name or email is stored by me.
    You can find more in each partner’s own privacy policy.

8. Data Retention

I only keep your data as long as I need it:

  • Newsletter data → until you unsubscribe or after 90 days of inactivity.

  • Contact emails → until I’ve answered your question.

  • Technical data → automatically deleted by Squarespace after a short time.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data,

  • ask for correction or deletion,

  • restrict or object to processing,

  • withdraw consent (e.g. unsubscribe),

  • file a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

You can contact me anytime at:
johannes.albrecht1812@gmail.com

10. Data Security

I use SSL encryption, secure servers, and password protection to keep all collected data safe.
Even though I take every reasonable precaution, no online transmission is ever 100 % secure.

11. Updates to This Policy

I might update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how I work.
The most recent version will always be available here, with the update date listed above.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or requests about your personal data, just reach out:
Johannes-Niklas Albrecht
Email: johannes.albrecht1812@gmail.com