Last updated: 6/6/2026
Loadout Workshop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit https://loadoutworkshop.com.
Who We Are
Loadout Workshop is a website dedicated to gear reviews, DIY projects, comparisons, and creative tools for makers and enthusiasts. Our website address is: https://loadoutworkshop.com
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user‑agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes visible to the public.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded EXIF GPS location data. Visitors may download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt‑in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year and are for your convenience.
Login Cookies
If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in:
- Several cookies store your login information
- Login cookies last two days
- Screen options cookies last one year
- “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks
- Logging out removes login cookies
Editor Cookies
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser indicating the post ID. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external website directly.
These sites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed third‑party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with their content
- Track your activity if you are logged in to their service
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third‑party marketers.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically.
- For users who register on our site (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their profile.
- Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except username).
- Administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of any personal data we hold
This does not include data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Additional Services We Use
Contact Forms
When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message content
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Affiliate Programs
Loadout Workshop participates in:
- Amazon Associates
- eBay Partner Network (Ambassador Program)
These programs may use cookies to track purchases made after clicking links on our site.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and user behavior. These tools may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us anytime through our Contact page.