1. Information We Collect
Autovaly is committed to collecting only minimal, necessary information to provide enthusiast-grade automotive news, specifications, and comparison tools:
- Local Client Storage: Theme preferences (light/dark mode), currency settings (USD/EUR), and vehicles saved in your personal "My Garage" are stored entirely on your device in browser localStorage.
- Aggregated Analytics: Anonymized telemetry (pageviews, device type, geographic region) to understand readership trends without tracking individual identities.
- Voluntary Inquiries: Contact form submissions, newsletter subscriptions, and feedback messages provided directly by you.
2. How We Use Your Data
Data collected across Autovaly is strictly utilized to:
- Maintain and personalize your session settings across visits.
- Improve site performance, search indexing, and mobile responsiveness.
- Respond to direct editorial tips, press inquiries, and reader feedback.
- Prevent spam, security exploits, and automated scraping of our proprietary spec database.
3. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Request full disclosure of any personal data stored about you.
- Request erasure of your communication history or newsletter subscription.
- Opt out of non-essential analytics tracking at any time using our Cookie Settings.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade reader personal data to third-party data brokers under any circumstances.
4. Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our team directly at itsautovaly@gmail.com.