Information we collect
Account information: When you register or sign in (including with Google), we may collect your name, email address, and a unique identifier from your authentication provider.
Content you provide: Comments, ratings, messages you send through contact forms, and other content you voluntarily submit.
Technical data: We may collect IP address, browser type, device information, and similar data through logs or analytics to operate and improve the site.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies or local storage where needed for sessions, preferences, or security.
How we use your information
To create and manage your account, authenticate you, and provide features such as saving favorites or posting reader reviews.
To respond to your inquiries and send transactional communications related to your account.
To analyze usage in aggregate to improve performance, content, and user experience.
To comply with applicable law and protect the security and integrity of our services.
Third-party services
We use trusted providers for hosting, email delivery, authentication (such as Google Sign-In), analytics, and infrastructure. Those providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies, only as needed to perform services for us.
If you use Google to sign in, Google's privacy policy also applies to how Google handles your Google account data.
Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law. You may request deletion of your account subject to legal or legitimate business exceptions.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal data. Contact us using the details below to make a request. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Children
Our services are not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International users
If you access the site from outside the country where we operate, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries where data protection laws may differ.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at carsbybran@gmail.com.