Affiliate Disclosure + Privacy Policy
Affiliate Disclosure + Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Affiliate Disclosure
Overland Gear Guide participates in affiliate programs to help fund hands-on testing and content. This includes the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
Required Amazon Notice: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
When you click a product link—such as our curated store Trailblazer Adventure Gear— we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Pricing & Availability: Prices, availability, and discounts can change at any time on retailer sites; please confirm on the checkout page.
How We Pick Products (and Keep Things Fair)
- Use-first approach: We favor gear we’ve used or would confidently carry on our own trips.
- Safety first: Rated recovery points/hardware, clear instructions, and proven designs get priority.
- No pay-for-praise: Affiliate status or commissions do not change our opinions or the outcome of reviews.
- Corrections welcome: Found an error? Tell us—we’ll review and update.
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. This section explains what information may be collected on this site and how it’s used. This policy applies only to overlandgearguide.blogspot.com and not to third-party websites we link to.
Information we may collect
- Basic usage data: Anonymous analytics such as page views, device type, and referring pages.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the platform may collect the name you provide, your profile (if signed in), and IP for spam protection.
- Emails (optional): If we add a newsletter and you subscribe, we’ll store your email to send updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.
How we use information
- To run, protect, and improve the site.
- To respond to comments and questions.
- To send optional updates if you subscribe (with your consent).
Third-party services
- Blogger/Google: The platform may set cookies and process limited data to deliver the site and fight spam.
- Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics or Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage.
- Retailers (e.g., Amazon): When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set cookies to track referrals and purchases.
Data retention
We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above or to meet legal/accounting obligations, then delete or anonymize it.
Children’s privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., EU/UK under GDPR, California under CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Access/Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction/Deletion: Ask us to correct inaccurate data or delete it where applicable.
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of non-essential emails and request we stop using your data for direct marketing.
- Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California): See instructions below.
How to make a request
Email us with the subject line “Privacy Request” and the details of your request. We may ask for information to verify your identity. See Contact below.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. If you are a California resident and would like to submit a request related to “do not sell or share,” please email us (see Contact). If we ever enable ads or data sharing that qualifies as a “sale” or “share,” we’ll update this page and provide a clear opt-out.
Contact
For questions about this policy, affiliate relationships, or your data rights, contact:
- Name: Colin Tandy — Overland Gear Guide
- Email: colin@overlandgearguide.com
Replace CONTACT_EMAIL and CONTACT_FORM_URL with your details, or remove the contact form line if unused.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this page to reflect changes to our practices or for legal/operational reasons. We’ll revise the “Last updated” date above.
This page is provided for transparency and general information and is not legal advice.
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