Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Overland Gear Guide uses cookies, tracking technologies, and related tools to improve your browsing experience.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve user experience by remembering preferences, login states, device information, and analytics related to website performance.
2. How We Use Cookies
Overland Gear Guide uses cookies for several purposes:
- Functional Cookies: To ensure the website operates correctly (e.g., navigation, site layout).
- Analytics Cookies: To track website performance using services like Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: Required for affiliate tracking (e.g., Amazon Associates) and to measure conversions.
- Preference Cookies: To remember your display settings, cookie preferences, or region.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Security and access cookies
- Load-balancer/session cookies
- Cookie consent management cookies
3.2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand visitor behavior, such as pages visited, time on site, and browser/device type.
These help us improve our guides, route pages, and overall site experience.
3.3. Affiliate & Advertising Cookies
Overland Gear Guide participates in affiliate programs, such as:
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
- Outdoor & 4×4 gear retailers
These cookies track referrals and ensure retailers know a purchase came from our site. No personal data is shared with us.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party tools that may store their own cookies, including:
- Google Analytics
- Amazon Associates
- Affiliate networks (e.g., Awin, Impact)
- Embedded maps or tools (e.g., Leaflet, GPX viewers)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Options include:
- Blocking all cookies
- Blocking third-party cookies
- Deleting existing cookies
- Setting site-specific permissions
Note: Blocking cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning properly.
6. Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit Overland Gear Guide, you may see a Cookie Consent Banner. This allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Your preferences are stored for 6–12 months (depending on browser).
7. Data & Privacy
Cookies help us improve site performance but do not store personal or sensitive data. For more details, please review our full Privacy Policy:
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as laws or tools evolve. Changes will appear on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about cookies, privacy, or website data usage, contact us using the link below: