Trail Gear Journal ("we", "us") is a static website operated for a US audience. This policy explains what limited information is processed when you visit the site and how third-party advertising and affiliate services may use cookies. It was last updated in June 2026.

Information We Collect Directly

We do not require accounts, and we do not run forms that collect personal data on this site. If you email us at [email protected], we use your email address and message only to respond to you, and we do not sell that information.

Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices. For more on how Google uses data, see Google's advertising policies.

We do not currently carry affiliate links. If they are added in the future, clicking one may let the destination retailer set cookies to attribute a resulting purchase, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for the full policy.

Your Choices

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings and use the opt-out links above to limit personalized advertising. Depending on where you live, you may have rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the EU/UK GDPR; to exercise any such right, contact us by email.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our advertising or affiliate partners. Material changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page.