Cars360.in (Drive Your Dream) operates the cars360.in website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website and the choices you have associated with that data.
We use your data to provide and improve the website experience. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collection And Use
We collect several types of information for various purposes to improve our automotive news and content offerings.
Cookie & Usage Data
We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This includes IP address, browser type/version, visited pages, visit duration, unique device identifiers, and diagnostic data.
Log Files
We follow a standard practice of using log files. These log information such as IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information and are used for analytical purposes.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses DART cookies to serve ads based on previous visits to our site and others. You may opt out by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected.
- Request deletion of personal data collected.
- Request that we do not sell their personal data.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one month.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
As a user, you are entitled to the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access – Request copies of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure – Request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to restrict processing – Request limitations on how we use your data.
- Right to object to processing – Object to our processing of your data.
- Right to data portability – Request transfer of your data to another organization or to you directly.
We will respond within one month of your request.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Comments
When you comment on our site, we store the name, email, and content you provide. We do not store your IP in our database. You may opt in or out of email notifications for comment replies.
We also collect the browser user agent string and a hashed email address for Gravatar integration. View Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.
Tracking & Cookies Data
We use Plausible, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies or collect personal data. No cross-site tracking or persistent identifiers are used.
- Session Cookies & Comment Cookies: Only for registered user sessions or to remember comment details.
- Cloudflare Cookie (__cf_bm): Helps detect bots and expires after 30 minutes.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by third parties, including Google, to personalize ads.
Controlling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow cookie management under “settings” or “preferences.” Here are links for more info:
Google AdSense settings: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or advertisers. Please consult their respective policies for detailed practices and opt-out instructions.
Embedded Content
Articles on Cars360.in may include embedded videos, images, or articles. These behave as if you visited the other site directly and may track your interaction based on your account status on that site.
Your Data Rights
If you’ve left a comment, you can request a copy of the data we hold or request data erasure. This excludes data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Transmission
Comment data may be checked through the Gravatar service to detect spam and associate avatars.
Use of Data
We use collected data to:
- Maintain and operate the website.
- Analyze usage to improve content.
- Monitor performance and detect issues.
Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your data in good faith for the following:
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Protecting our rights and property.
- Preventing misuse or fraud.
- Ensuring user safety and legal protection.
Data Security
We take your data seriously. Our server is regularly updated and protected with HTTPS (SSL). However, no transmission or storage method is 100% secure.
Service Providers
We may work with third-party services to:
- Host our content
- Analyze site usage
- Provide advertisements
These parties have access to personal data only as needed to perform tasks on our behalf.
External Links
Our website may link to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please read their privacy policies.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates are effective immediately upon posting on this page. Please check this page regularly.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:
📧 Email: info@cars360.in