Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://autogonzo.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Last Updated: May 28, 2023

At AutoGonzo.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing or using AutoGonzo.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it to us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Log Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and gathering demographic information.
Cookies: We use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies enable us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information:

To Provide and Improve Services: We may use your information to deliver the services you request, enhance your user experience, and improve the quality of our content and offerings.
Communication: We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, promotional materials, or respond to your inquiries.
Analytics: We utilize analytics tools to analyze user behavior and trends, which helps us optimize our website, content, and services.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

Information Sharing and Disclosure: We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating our website and services. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
Business Transfers: If AutoGonzo.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Aggregated Data: We may share non-personally identifiable information in an aggregated or anonymized form that does not identify any individual.

Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information and protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can guarantee complete security. Please be aware that the internet is not entirely secure, and you should take precautions to protect your personal information.

Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement or responsibility for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy: AutoGonzo.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on AutoGonzo.com with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any updates.

Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].

By using AutoGonzo.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website or services.