Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how CarWarnings.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We wrote this policy to be genuinely readable, not just legally defensible, so please reach out if anything is unclear.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our site, we collect the information you submit, such as your name and email address. We only use this to respond to you or send the content you signed up for.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:

  • Your IP address and general location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website or search terms that led you here

This is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools, and it helps us understand how people use the site so we can improve it.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and understand site traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as well if you do.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

CarWarnings.com displays advertising through Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising networks. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
  • You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

We do not control the cookies or tracking technologies used by these third-party advertisers, and this policy does not cover their practices. We recommend reviewing Google’s Privacy and Terms site for details on how they handle data.

Analytics

We use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand site traffic and usage patterns. These tools collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Understand which content is useful and which needs improvement
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Send newsletter content, if you have subscribed
  • Serve relevant advertising through our ad partners
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you, and the right to opt out of certain data uses.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page and we will respond as required by applicable law.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or erase your data. You can contact us to make such a request.

Children’s Privacy

CarWarnings.com is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated version here with a revised “last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.