Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ContractorGearLab.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our practices.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

If you contact us via email at jack@contractorgearlab.com, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use that information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any list without your explicit consent. If we launch a newsletter in the future, sign-up will be optional and clearly labeled.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools automatically collect certain information: your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time on page, and similar usage data. This information is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how the site is being used so we can improve it. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.

Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to enable core functionality and analytics. Specifically:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to track sessions and collect aggregated usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google AdSense: We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Affiliate partner cookies: When you click on an affiliate link — including Amazon Associates links — the retailer may set cookies in your browser to track the referral. These cookies are governed by the retailer’s own privacy policy.
  • WordPress site functionality: Our content management system may set session cookies required for the site to function properly. These do not collect personal information.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some site functionality may be affected if you do so.

Affiliate Disclosure

ContractorGearLab is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We also participate in other affiliate programs. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are not influenced by these affiliate relationships — we recommend products based on merit, not commission rates.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site and improve the content
  • Respond to email inquiries you send us
  • Serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
  • Track affiliate referrals for compensation purposes
  • Monitor for security threats or technical issues

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your contact information with anyone outside the third-party services listed above. We do not send marketing emails unless you have explicitly opted in to a mailing list.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics according to Google’s default data retention settings, which you can review in their policy. Email correspondence is retained as long as it is relevant to an ongoing conversation or inquiry, after which it may be deleted. We do not maintain a customer database or CRM with user profiles.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at jack@contractorgearlab.com and we will delete it promptly.

California Residents — CCPA Disclosure

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA. The only personal data we may hold is email correspondence initiated by you. You may request that we delete this by emailing us at jack@contractorgearlab.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be noted prominently. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, email us at jack@contractorgearlab.com.

Governing law: United States • Last Updated: April 2026