Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Procarmanuals.com (“we”, “our”) operates as an educational platform for automotive tutorials and guides. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our website (https://procarmanuals.com). By accessing the site, you agree to these terms.
2. Data We Collect
a) Voluntary Information (only if provided by you):
- Email address (for newsletter subscriptions).
- Feedback via contact forms.
b) Automatic Technical Data:
- Device type, browser, IP address (anonymized).
- Usage patterns via cookies (pages visited, session duration).
c) Zero Sensitive Data:
We never collect:
- Payment information.
- Government IDs.
- Vehicle ownership documents.
3. How We Use Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Deliver free educational content | Legitimate interest |
| Improve user experience | Consent (for non-essential cookies) |
| Analyze traffic trends | Consent (via cookie banner) |
4. Third-Party Services
We work with:
- Google AdSense: Non-personalized ads only.
- Analytics Tools (e.g., Plausible.io): Anonymized traffic tracking.
- Email Providers (e.g., MailerLite): For newsletters (opt-out anytime).
Data Sharing Rules:
- No sale of personal data.
- No sharing with unauthorized parties.
5. Your Rights
✅ Access: Request a report of your data.
✅ Delete: Ask us to remove your email from lists.
✅ Opt Out:
- Cookies: Use browser settings or our cookie banner.
- Ads: AdChoices or NAI Opt-Out.
Contact: privacy@procarmanuals.com (response within 14 days).
6. Security Measures
- Encryption: HTTPS/SSL for all data transfers.
- Regular Audits: Annual penetration testing.
- Staff Training: GDPR/CCPA compliance certification.
7. Cookie Policy
| Type | Purpose | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality | Cannot be disabled |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis (anonymous) | Cookie banner toggle |
| Advertising | Non-targeted ads | Ad Settings |
8. Global Compliance
- GDPR: For EU users – data processed under EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- CCPA: California residents can request data deletion via email.
9. Policy Updates
We notify changes via:
- A site banner for 30 days.
- Updated revision date at the top.
10. Contact Us
Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@procarmanuals.com
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