Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 3, 2026
Van Gear Lab ("we", "our", or "us") operates https://vangearlab.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit a van build, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
Automatically collected information: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages viewed. This information is used to improve our Site and understand how visitors use it.
Affiliate link clicks: When you click affiliate links on our Site, we record that a click occurred (including the product clicked, timestamp, and general device type) for our internal analytics. We do not receive your personal information from retailers unless you make a purchase and the retailer shares commission data.
How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter (only if you subscribe)
- To respond to your contact messages
- To analyse Site traffic and improve our content
- To track affiliate commissions (anonymised click data)
- To comply with legal obligations
Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you gear deals, new guides, and van life content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. We never sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Affiliate Links
Our Site contains affiliate links to products on Amazon Australia, BCF, Anaconda, and other retailers. When you click these links, you will be directed to the retailer's site. The retailer may use cookies to track your purchase for commission purposes. We recommend reading the retailer's own privacy policy before making purchases.
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to maintain your session and improve your experience. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not function correctly as a result.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts (typography)
- Amazon Associates (affiliate programme)
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our Site.
Data Retention
We retain contact messages and newsletter subscriptions for as long as necessary to provide our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing us.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@vangearlab.com.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at hello@vangearlab.com.