Affiliate and Advertising Policy

This Affiliate and Advertising Policy explains how The Garage Log uses affiliate links, sponsorships, and third‑party advertising to fund the content, tools, and resources we provide for residential garage care, maintenance, and improvement.

1. Purpose of This Policy

The Garage Log is committed to being open about our commercial relationships. This policy describes how affiliate links and ads appear on our site, how they may generate revenue, and what that means for your experience as you read our guides, comparisons, and professional tips for garage upkeep and safety.

2. Affiliate Links Disclosure

What are affiliate links?
The Garage Log participates in affiliate marketing programs. Our content may include unique tracking links. If you click an affiliate link and complete a purchase or qualifying action on a partner site, we may receive a commission or other compensation, at no extra cost to you.

How we use affiliate links
We focus on gear, tools, and services relevant to home garages—such as openers and controllers, storage systems, lighting, organization, flooring, safety equipment, and maintenance supplies. Recommendations are based on our research, user experience, and expert evaluation. Compensation never dictates our editorial conclusions or the products we highlight, and we label affiliate relationships where required for clarity.

Your choice
You are not required to use our links. If you prefer, you may navigate directly to a seller’s website without going through an affiliate link. Always review the seller’s terms, warranties, and return policies before purchasing.

Affiliate programs
The Garage Log is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

The Garage Log may also participate in additional affiliate programs and merchant partnerships. The partners and links we use can change over time.

3. Advertising Disclosure

Third‑party ads
The Garage Log may display advertisements served by third‑party networks (for example, Google AdSense) and other programmatic partners. These networks may use cookies, pixels, device identifiers, or similar technologies to deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests.

How advertising works
Ads are typically labeled as “Ad,” “Advertisement,” “Ads by Google,” or similar. Third‑party vendors, including Google, may use information about your visits to this and other websites to show personalized ads. This may include frequency capping, ad reporting, and fraud prevention.

Your choices regarding advertising
You can manage or opt out of personalized Google ads via https://adssettings.google.com/. You may also opt out of many third‑party vendors’ interest‑based advertising at www.aboutads.info. Browser settings and privacy tools can further help you control cookies and trackers.

4. Sponsored Content & Paid Reviews

From time to time, The Garage Log may publish sponsored articles, paid partnerships, product placements, or other compensated content relevant to garage organization, tools, and maintenance solutions. We value clear, prominent disclosures.

Any content created in collaboration with a sponsor or for which we received compensation (monetary or in‑kind) will be disclosed with language such as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” “Paid Partnership,” or a comparable notice at the start of the content.

Compensation does not determine our opinions. We share honest assessments, including pros and cons, and we disclose material connections and any review units or samples provided for evaluation.

5. No Professional Advice

Content on The Garage Log, including tutorials and product recommendations, is offered for general informational and educational purposes. It is not professional advice. Garage work can involve safety risks and code requirements. Always consult a qualified professional—such as a licensed garage door technician, electrician, or contractor—before attempting repairs, modifications, or installations, and follow all manufacturer instructions and local regulations.

6. Your Acknowledgement

By using The Garage Log, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • You understand that The Garage Log may earn compensation through affiliate links, advertisements, and sponsored content.
  • You consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies, and the use of such technologies by our third‑party partners, as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
  • You agree that The Garage Log is not responsible for product claims, pricing, availability, or your dealings with third‑party sellers or advertisers.
  • You are responsible for verifying specifications, compatibility, and code compliance before purchasing or installing any product.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update or modify this Affiliate and Advertising Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of The Garage Log after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please reach out through our contact page: https://thegaragelog.com/contact-us/.