Overview
Motorlinks ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes what information we collect when you use Motorlinks.com, how we use it, and the choices you have about your data. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
We collect information you give us directly — for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a tip, or contact us. This may include your name and email address.
Information collected automatically
When you visit Motorlinks, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our site. This includes your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. We use Google Analytics to help us understand site usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect similar technical data.
Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Motorlinks website
- Send newsletters and editorial updates to subscribers who have opted in
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Understand how readers find and use our content
- Serve relevant advertising (see Advertising section below)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Advertising
Motorlinks works with advertising partners who may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests. These partners operate under their own privacy policies. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.
We also participate in affiliate programs. When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate placements are disclosed in the relevant content.
Third-Party Services
Our site may include links to third-party websites or embedded content (such as videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information with them.
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis
- Cloudflare — Content delivery and site security
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. To make a request, contact us at privacy@motorlinks.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children's Privacy
Motorlinks 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 and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact us at privacy@motorlinks.com.