Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, you may provide your email address and name. We only collect what you voluntarily give us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Cars.Zone, our web server automatically logs standard technical data including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is used solely for site performance analysis and security monitoring.

Cookies

Cars.Zone uses essential cookies required for the site to function correctly. We may also use analytics cookies in the future to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

• To send our newsletter if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• To respond to your messages when you contact us
• To monitor and improve site performance and security
• To understand which content is most useful to our readers
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for advertising profiling, we do not sell it to third parties, and we do not share it with anyone except as described in this policy.

3. Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely and used only to send you car cost intelligence content. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. We will never send you unsolicited commercial messages from third parties. You can request deletion of your email from our list at any time by emailing us at hello@cars.zone.

4. Third-Party Services

Cars.Zone may in the future use third-party services including analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). When these services are active, they may collect data subject to their own privacy policies. We will update this policy when any such services are enabled. Links to third-party sites from our content are subject to those sites' own privacy policies — we are not responsible for their practices.

5. Affiliate Links

Some articles on Cars.Zone may contain affiliate links to insurance comparison tools, car buying services, or other automotive products. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend services we believe are genuinely useful. All affiliate relationships are disclosed at the top of any article containing them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days. If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it within 30 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@cars.zone. We will respond within 30 days.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). EU/EEA residents may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Cars.Zone is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Cars.Zone after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: