Privacy Policy – Iamcarhacker

Last updated: May 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have defined meanings under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
Company (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) refers to Car Hacker.
Cookies are small files placed on Your device by a website, used for tracking and storing information.
Country refers to Slovakia.
Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Personal Data means information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Website.
Service Provider means any third party that processes data on behalf of the Company.
Usage Data refers to automatically collected data, such as browser type or time spent on pages.
Website refers to Car Hacker, accessible at https://www.iamcarhacker.com
You means the individual accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
We may collect personal information such as:

Your email address (if you sign up for updates or offers)
Usage Data (as defined below)

Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on them
Device identifiers
Accessed via desktop or mobile browser

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Analyze website traffic
Track affiliate link clicks
Serve personalized ads (via Mediavine and partners)
Improve the user experience

You can refuse Cookies via your browser settings. We use:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain after you leave the website

Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

We use third-party tools that may collect data:

Google Analytics (for site analytics)
Mediavine (for advertising and personalized content)
Affiliate Networks (Amazon, Aliexpress, XTool, OBDeleven, Topdon, Foxwell, Ancel, etc.)

We also embed YouTube videos, which may set additional cookies or track interactions when played.

Affiliate Disclosure

This website participates in affiliate programs including but not limited to:

Amazon Associates
Aliexpress Affiliates
XTool, OBDeleven, Kingbolen, Autointhebox, Foxwell, Topdon, Ancel

If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data to:

Provide and maintain our Service
Contact You (if you’ve given permission)
Manage your newsletter subscription
Send product updates, new posts, or promotions
Analyze trends and improve site performance

We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.

Sharing of Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

Service providers (for analytics, newsletter delivery, hosting)
Affiliate platforms (to track purchases made via links)
Business partners (to deliver offers or promotions)
Legal authorities if required by law

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your data:

As long as needed for its intended purpose
For legal, tax, or compliance reasons
Usage data may be retained for security and analytics

Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you’re located in the EU, UK, or California, you may:

Request access to your data
Request deletion or correction
Object to processing or withdraw consent

To make a request, contact us at iamcarhacker@gmail.com

Security of Your Data

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission is 100% secure. You provide information at your own risk.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we’ve collected such data, contact us to have it removed.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their policies individually.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date changed accordingly. You are encouraged to review it periodically.