Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting Home Gym Mentor, your go-to resource for designing and building your own home gym, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gym goer. Home Gym Mentor is operated by Home Gym Mentor LLC, referred to in this document as “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”
This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, outlining the information we may collect about you, why we collect it, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may share it with third parties. It also describes the choices you can make about how we collect and use your information.
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website.
What Information Do We Collect?
Information You Provide to Us
Home Gym Mentor may ask you to provide certain categories of information, or you may choose to provide information through our website. The types of information we collect may include, but are not limited to:
- Personal Information: Information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your first and last name, email address, home address, and phone number.
- Demographic Information: Information such as your age, gender, occupation, and geographic location, which helps us understand our audience and tailor our services.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect information such as your username, password, and other profile details.
- Payment Information: If you make a purchase through our website, we may collect your credit or debit card details and billing address.
- Health and Fitness Data: If you choose to share your workout history, fitness goals, or progress metrics, we may collect and store this information to personalize your experience. If you sign up for our home gym fitness training services, we may collect additional information, including your health details, fitness goals, workout preferences, and progress metrics.
- Communication Preferences: Information about how you prefer to receive communications from us, such as newsletters or promotional offers.
This information may be collected through various forms on our website, including:
- Sign-up forms
- Contact forms
- Purchase forms
- Survey participation forms
- Any other interaction where you voluntarily provide information
Information We Collect Automatically
In addition to the information you provide, Home Gym Mentor, and our third-party service providers may use various technologies to automatically collect certain information whenever you visit or interact with our website (“Usage Information”). This Usage Information may include:
- IP Address: Your unique internet protocol address.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, including browser type, operating system, hardware details, and mobile network information.
- Browsing History: The URL that referred you to our website, the pages you visit, and the activities you engage in while on the site.
- Location Data: Information about your geographic location based on your device’s settings.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.
Providing information to us is voluntary, but if you choose not to provide certain information, you may not be able to take full advantage of all our website’s features.
How Do We Use Your Information?
Home Gym Mentor uses the information we collect from you for a variety of purposes to improve our services and enhance your experience on our website. These purposes may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing and Improving Services: We use your personal information to deliver the services you request, such as processing purchases, managing your account, and providing customer support. We also use this information to enhance our offerings, making our content more relevant and useful to you.
- Personalizing Your Experience: Information like your demographic details and browsing history allows us to tailor content, recommendations, and offers to better suit your interests and needs.
- Communication: We use your contact information to send you newsletters, promotional materials, or other information about our services that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the instructions in the emails you receive or by adjusting your preferences in your account settings.
- Processing Transactions: If you make a purchase through our website, we use your payment information to process and complete the transaction, including sending you order confirmations and invoices.
- Analytics and Research: We use Usage Information, such as your browsing history and device details, to understand how users interact with our website. This helps us identify areas for improvement and optimize the site’s performance.
- Security: We may use your information to monitor and ensure the security of our website, including protecting against fraud and unauthorized access.
- Legal Compliance: We may use or disclose your information as required by law, including responding to legal inquiries, complying with regulatory requirements, and enforcing our terms and policies.
- Other Purposes: We may use your information for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time you provide the information or with your consent.
Email Communications
While Home Gym Mentor is not currently sending marketing or promotional emails, we may begin to do so in the future to keep you informed about our services, new products, special offers, or other relevant information.
Opting In and Out
If we start sending emails, you will have the option to opt-in to receive these communications. We will include a clear unsubscribe link in every marketing or promotional email, allowing you to easily opt-out at any time. You may also update your email preferences in your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Transactional Emails
Even if you choose to opt-out of marketing emails, you may still receive transactional or service-related emails, such as order confirmations, account updates, or customer service communications, as these are necessary for providing our services to you.
How and When Do We Share Your Information?
Home Gym Mentor values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information with care. We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:
1. Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party companies to perform certain services on our behalf. These services may include:
- Payment Processing: Handling transactions securely.
- Hosting Services: Storing and managing website data.
- Analytics and Performance Tracking: Analyzing website usage to improve our services.
- Email Communication: Sending newsletters and promotional materials.
- Customer Support: Assisting with inquiries or technical support.
These third-party service providers are granted access to your information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
2. Affiliate Linking
Home Gym Menber may participate in affiliate marketing programs where we earn a commission on sales generated through links to third-party products and services. These affiliate links may use cookies and tracking technologies to identify your referral and track your purchase. When you click on an affiliate link, you will be redirected to the affiliate partner’s website, where their privacy policy will govern the collection and use of your personal information.
3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may disclose your information when required by law, such as to comply with a legal process, enforce our terms of service, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Home Gym Mentor, our users, or others.
4. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner or successor entity. In such cases, we will notify you of any changes to the privacy policy or your personal information.
5. With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties for purposes other than those outlined in this policy if you have provided your explicit consent.
6. Aggregated or De-Identified Information
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This may be used for purposes such as analyzing trends, conducting research, or improving our services.
Payment Information
While Home Gym Mentor does not currently process payments, we plan to offer products or services for purchase in the future. When we do, we will collect and process your payment information to complete transactions securely.
Payment Processing
We will partner with trusted third-party payment processors to handle your payment information. These processors will collect your payment details, such as credit or debit card numbers, billing addresses, and any other necessary information, and will process the transaction on our behalf. We do not store your payment information on our servers.
Payment for Training Services
If you purchase fitness training services through Home Gym Mentor, we will collect payment information such as credit or debit card details and billing address. This information will be processed by our third-party payment processors.
Security of Payment Information
The payment processors we choose will use industry-standard security measures to protect your payment information during processing. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You will have the ability to choose your preferred payment method from the options provided by our third-party payment processors. Additionally, you may review and update your payment information as needed through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and assist with the personalization of content and advertisements.
Types of Cookies and Tracking Technologies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested, like shopping carts or secure login, cannot be provided. - Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. The data collected is used to improve how our website functions and ensure that you have a smooth user experience. - Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. - Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and may be shared with third parties, such as advertisers.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, such as:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images or other web programming code included in our emails and pages to track whether emails are opened or whether certain links are clicked.
- Embedded Scripts: Programming code designed to collect information about your interactions with our website, such as the links you click on. This code is temporarily downloaded to your device and is active only while you are connected to our website.
- ETags: Entity tags are unique identifiers assigned by a web server to specific versions of a resource found at a URL. They can help track whether resources have changed over time.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
For more detailed information about cookies and how you can manage or delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Tracking and Analytics Tools
Home Gym Mentor uses tracking and analytics tools to better understand how users interact with our website. These tools help us improve our services and provide a better user experience. The primary tool we use is Google Analytics, but we may use other similar tools in the future.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google that uses cookies to collect data about website traffic and user behavior. The information generated by the cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
Managing Your Preferences
You can prevent the collection of data generated by cookies related to your use of our website (including your IP address) by Google Analytics by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For more information on Google Analytics’ privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Advertising and Remarketing
While Home Gym Mentor does not currently display ads or use remarketing services, we may implement these features in the future to enhance your experience and reach potential users.
Advertising Networks
In the future, we may partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website or other sites you visit. These networks may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website and other sites, to deliver targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
Remarketing Services
We may also use remarketing services to advertise our products and services to you on other websites after you have visited our site. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your previous interactions with our website.
Managing Your Preferences
If we implement advertising or remarketing, you will have the ability to manage your ad preferences and opt-out of targeted advertising. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences, and you can also use industry opt-out tools, such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page.
For more information about how to control cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section above.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
Home Gym Mentor takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to help protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to:
- Encryption: We use secure socket layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive information (such as payment information) transmitted over the internet.
- Access Controls: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need the data to perform their job functions. These personnel are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
- Firewalls and Security Software: We use firewalls and up-to-date security software to protect our systems from malicious attacks.
- Regular Monitoring: We regularly monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and attacks and employ industry-standard practices to keep your data safe.
Important Considerations
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for restricting access to your computer or device. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights and Choices
Home Gym Mentor is committed to providing you with control over your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:
- Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies. If you have an account with us, you can usually access and update your personal information directly through your account settings. If you need assistance, please contact us using the information provided below. - Data Portability
In some jurisdictions, you may have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to request that we transfer this data to another data controller where technically feasible. - Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or operational reasons, such as completing transactions or complying with regulatory obligations. - Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us. You can do this by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by adjusting your preferences in your account settings. Even if you opt-out of marketing communications, you may still receive non-promotional messages from us, such as order confirmations or account-related communications. - Managing Cookies and Tracking Technologies
As described in the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section, you can control how cookies are used on your device. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that some features of our website may not function properly without cookies. - Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers allow you to send a “Do Not Track” signal, indicating that you do not wish your online activity to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. However, you may still manage cookies and other tracking technologies as described above. - California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request that your data be deleted, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Please contact us if you would like to exercise any of these rights. - Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights as described above, or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:
1. Right to Know
You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell. This includes the categories of personal information, the sources from which the information was collected, the business or commercial purposes for collecting or selling the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information.
2. Right to Delete
You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions. These exceptions may include situations where the information is necessary to complete a transaction, provide a good or service, fulfill a legal obligation, or for other internal and lawful purposes.
3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Home Gym Mentor does not currently sell personal information. However, if we ever decide to do so, we will provide a clear and accessible method for you to opt-out.
4. Right to Correct
Under the CPRA, you have the right to request corrections to inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
5. Right to Non-Discrimination
You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights. This means we will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level or quality of services if you choose to exercise your rights.
6. Submitting Requests
To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, you may submit a verifiable consumer request by contacting us through the methods provided in the “How to Contact Us” section below. We will need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. To do so, you must provide the agent with written permission, and we may require that you verify your identity directly with us.
Children’s Privacy
Home Gym Mentor is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not directed to or intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If You Are a Child Under 13
If you are under the age of 13, please do not submit any personal information to us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
Parents and Guardians
If you believe that we might have collected personal information from your child without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will work with you to resolve the issue and ensure that any information collected is deleted promptly.
International Data Transfer
Home Gym Mentor operates within the United States, and the information we collect is processed and stored on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Your Consent to International Transfer
By using our website or providing us with any information, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the United States as described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Protection and Privacy
We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected and managed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed. However, by using our website, you acknowledge that data transferred to the United States may be subject to access requests from governments, courts, or law enforcement in the United States, according to U.S. laws.
If you have any concerns about the transfer of your data, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Home Gym Mentor reserves the right to modify, update, or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes we make will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy will indicate when the latest changes were made.
Your Continued Use
By continuing to use our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy are posted, you acknowledge and agree to the revised terms. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Notification of Material Changes
If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we may provide additional notice to you, such as by prominently posting a notice on our website or by sending an email notification to the address associated with your account.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights as described above, please contact us using one of the following methods:
- By Email: homegymmentor@gmail.com
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy was last revised on August 9th, 2024