Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rick's Gear & Hardware Labs ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our site, we automatically log standard analytics data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. We use this information to maintain the security and operation of our site, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

3. Cookies and Advertising Partners

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements.

• Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie: Google is a third-party vendor on our site. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads to visitors based on their visit to www.ricks.page and other websites on the internet.
• Personalized Advertising Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative.
• Affiliate Marketing Disclosures: We participate in affiliate marketing programs, notably the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Clicking on affiliate links places a tracking cookie on your device to credit our site with a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

4. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information in exchange for money. However, third-party cookies used for advertising may be classified as "sharing" or "selling" under California law. You may opt out of personalized advertising via the opt-out links above.

5. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights, including the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing of your data.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external sites (such as Amazon, manufacturer portals, and technical documentation) that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly via our Contact page or via email at contact@ricks.page.