Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Department 69 (department69.com) is a personal car site run by enthusiasts. This page explains what information is collected when you visit, why, and the choices you have.

Information you give us

If you use the contact form, we receive your name, email address and whatever you write. We use it only to reply to you. We do not sell it or add you to any list without asking.

Information collected automatically

This site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and server logs to run the site, keep it secure and count visits. Squarespace's practices are described in the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand which pages are read and how people find them. Google Analytics collects things like pages viewed, time on page, approximate location, device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site. You can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. More detail is in How Google uses information from sites that use its services.

Advertising

Ads on this site are managed by Journey by Mediavine. Mediavine and its partners use cookies and similar tools to show ads, including ads based on your interests. Mediavine's notice, which explains what it collects and how to opt out, appears at the bottom of this page.

Affiliate links

Some links to parts, tools and products are affiliate links, including links to Amazon, ECS Tuning, Pelican Parts, Turner Motorsport and retailers in the Rakuten Advertising network. If you buy something after clicking one, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These retailers may set cookies to track the referral. As an Amazon Associate, Department 69 earns from qualifying purchases.

Your choices

  • Block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site still works, though some features may not.
  • Use the opt-out tools listed above and in Mediavine's notice below.
  • Ask us to see or delete anything you sent through the contact form by writing to us through the Contact page.

Children

This site is not aimed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

Changes

If this policy changes, the date at the top will change with it.

Contact

Questions about this policy can go through the Contact page.