Overview

The Scuba Gear Lab ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at thescubagearlab.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any data we obtain with care.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our web servers automatically record standard log data including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URL (the page you came from)
  • Date and time of visit

This information is used solely for operating and improving the Site and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Information You Provide

We do not operate contact forms, email newsletter sign-ups, user accounts, or any other mechanism that solicits personal information from visitors. We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. This Site uses the following categories of cookies:

Third-Party Affiliate Cookies (Amazon)

This Site participates in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click a link to Amazon.com, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track your session for commission attribution purposes. These cookies are governed by Amazon's own privacy policy. We have no access to or control over these cookies.

Amazon's affiliate cookie typically lasts 24 hours for standard cart additions. We earn a commission only if a qualifying purchase is completed within that window.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify individual visitors.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.

Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy.

Essential Cookies

We do not set any first-party cookies ourselves. No login sessions, preferences, or tracking identifiers are stored by this Site directly.

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect automatically is used to:

  • Keep the Site running and diagnose technical issues
  • Understand aggregate traffic patterns to improve content
  • Detect and prevent abuse or security threats

We do not use any collected information for advertising targeting, profiling, or sale to third parties.

Third-Party Services

The Site links to and integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

Data Retention

Server log files are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymized. We do not maintain any database of visitor personal information.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you, and to object to or restrict its processing. Because we collect only minimal server log data and no directly identifying information, there is generally little personal data to act upon. To submit a request, contact us using the information below.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" setting. We honor Do Not Track signals to the extent our analytics setup allows. No behavioral tracking or profiling is performed by this Site regardless of DNT status.

External Links

The Site contains links to Amazon and other external websites. Once you leave this Site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us through the About section of this website.