Corporate Governance

The Garage Log exists to help homeowners, DIYers, and pros care for the most hardworking room in the house: the garage. That mission demands integrity. It demands discipline. And it demands governance you can trust. We uphold rigorous standards in ethics, regulatory compliance, and corporate responsibility so our guidance—whether it’s a safety checklist, a maintenance routine, or a tool review—earns your confidence today and tomorrow. Our framework safeguards long-term value for our readers, contributors, partners, and the broader community. Experience-backed. Expert-led. Transparent to the core.

Code of Business Conduct

Our Code of Conduct applies to every person who represents The Garage Log—employees, editors, reviewers, contributors, contractors, and advisors. We publish practical, safety-first garage care content. We test. We verify. We disclose. We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. No shortcuts. No excuses.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Zero tolerance. No employee or representative may offer, give, ask for, or accept anything of value to improperly influence editorial, commercial, or operational decisions. We do not sell favorable coverage—ever. Product samples, if accepted for testing, do not guarantee inclusion or positive outcomes and are disclosed when relevant. Suspected coercion or undue influence is escalated immediately to leadership and, if necessary, to authorities.

Fair Competition

We compete on merit—quality, accuracy, and usefulness. We do not collude with competitors. No price-fixing. No market allocation. No manipulation. We respect intellectual property, avoid deceptive SEO practices, and follow applicable advertising and disclosure laws (including FTC guidance). In short: we win readers by earning their trust.

Confidentiality

We protect confidential and personal information with care and restraint. Reader data, partner details, pre-release product info, and internal research are accessed on a need-to-know basis and used only for agreed purposes. When we publish case studies or user stories, we anonymize identifying details unless we have clear permission. Security matters—because garages hold families, tools, and lives.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Data Governance: We treat privacy as a governance imperative. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) runs quarterly audits for GDPR, CCPA, and applicable local regulations; enforces data minimization; reviews retention schedules; and monitors encryption and access controls. We maintain documented breach-response procedures and honor access, correction, and deletion requests. For privacy inquiries, contact [email protected] or use our contact page at https://thegaragelog.com/contact-us/.
  • Whistleblower Protection: We maintain an anonymous, retaliation-free reporting channel for employees, contributors, vendors, and readers. Email [email protected] or submit via https://thegaragelog.com/contact-us/. Reports are triaged within two business days, investigated impartially, and resolved with documented corrective actions when substantiated.

Supply Chain Ethics

Our work relies on relationships—with independent testers, tool and materials suppliers, logistics partners, and technology vendors. We require all significant partners to follow our Supplier Code of Conduct and uphold standards that reflect the values of The Garage Log and our audience.

  1. Fair labor practices. No forced or child labor. Lawful wages, hours, and benefits. Equal opportunity and dignity at work.
  2. Safe working conditions. Compliance with health and safety laws; hazard training and protective equipment where relevant (including testing labs and workshop environments).
  3. Environmental stewardship and waste reduction. Responsible sourcing, reduced packaging, recycling whenever feasible, and end-of-life plans for tested products—donation or proper disposal when applicable.