Privacy Policy for QTECAR.COM
Last Updated: January 28, 2025
Welcome to QTECAR.COM (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using QTECAR.COM, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect data you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name, email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or commenting).
Automatically Collected Data
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your experience (see Section 3).
2. How We Use Your Data
- Provide, improve, and personalize our content.
- Respond to inquiries and send newsletters (with consent).
- Analyze traffic via Google Analytics.
- Display ads via Google AdSense and track affiliate sales (see Sections 4–5).
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential site functions (e.g., login sessions).
- Analyze traffic and user behavior.
- Personalize ads through Google AdSense and affiliate partners.
Types of Cookies:
- Necessary: Required for site functionality.
- Analytics: Track traffic sources (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising: Serve personalized ads (e.g., Google AdSense).
Opt-Out:
- Disable cookies in your browser settings.
- Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings or NAI Consumer Opt-Out.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to QTECAR.COM and other sites.
Interest-Based Ads:
Ads are personalized using data like your browsing history and location.
Third-Party Vendors:
Google and its partners may use cookies for ad relevance and measurement.
Learn more about how Google uses data.
5. Affiliate Marketing
We participate in affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates). Clicking affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon) may use cookies to track referrals. Review their privacy policies for details.
6. Data Sharing
We share data with:
- Service Providers: Google Analytics, email tools.
- Advertisers: Aggregated, non-personal data for ad optimization.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law (e.g., court orders).
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Your Rights
GDPR (EU Users)
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Withdraw consent for processing.
CCPA (California Residents)
- Opt out of ad personalization via YourPrivacyChoices.com.
- Request disclosure or deletion of personal data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@qtecar.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Third-Party Links
Articles may link to external sites (e.g., Amazon, car manufacturers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Security
We use SSL encryption and secure hosting, but no online transmission is 100% secure.
11. Policy Updates
Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions or data requests:
- Email: privacy@qtecar.com
- Address: [Your Physical Address, if required]
Cookie Consent:
We use a cookie consent banner (e.g., CookieYes) to comply with GDPR/CCPA.
Disclosures:
- Sponsored content is marked as “Sponsored.”