Welcome to OBD2 Auto Fix ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website obd2autofix.com. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this website. However, some data is collected automatically:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
- Device Data: IP address (anonymized), screen resolution, and language settings.
- Search Queries: Search terms entered in our internal search bar (stored anonymously).
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and serve relevant advertisements. These include:
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Data collected is anonymized and aggregated. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., search preferences).
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Operate and improve our website and content quality
- Analyze traffic patterns and popular diagnostic codes
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google AdSense — advertising platform
- Google Analytics — traffic analytics
- Google Fonts — web typography (may log requests)
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their data practices. We encourage you to review them.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data (not personally identifiable) for analytical purposes.
6. Data Retention
Automatically collected data (via Google Analytics) is retained for 26 months by default, as per Google's data retention settings. We do not store personal data on our own servers.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. 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 from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@obd2autofix.com