At Car Watchdog, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what kind of information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe when you visit our website or share your story with us.
1. What Information We Collect
When you visit our website or submit a story, we may collect:
- Personal information (like your name or email) — only if you choose to share it
- Story details (about your car, your experience, etc.)
- Usage data (which pages you view, how long you stay, device info, etc.)
- Comments or messages you send us
We do not collect sensitive personal info like your address, phone number, or payment details unless you provide it voluntarily.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you give us to:
- Publish your stories (with your permission)
- Improve the content and design of our site
- Respond to your questions or feedback
- Show ads (we may use Google AdSense or similar services)
- Track how people use our site (via tools like Google Analytics)
We will never sell your personal information to anyone.
3. Cookies and Tracking Tools
We use cookies and similar tools to help us:
- Understand how you use the site
- Make things load faster and work better
- Show relevant ads
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
4. User-Submitted Stories
When you submit a car story to us:
- We may publish it (with or without your name, depending on what you choose)
- We may edit it slightly for grammar or clarity
- We will never share your contact info publicly
You can request to update or remove your story at any time by contacting us.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, or embedded videos) that may collect anonymous data to provide better service.
These services have their own privacy policies which you can review on their websites.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Ask what information we have about you
- Request that we update or delete your info
- Ask us to remove a story you submitted
- Opt out of cookies or analytics tracking
To make a request, email us at: [email protected]
7. Children’s Privacy
Car Watchdog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
Have questions about this policy or how we use your information?
Reach out at: [email protected]