Auto Gear Guide

Privacy Policy

A sleek white sports car is parked in front of a garage with a sign that reads 'MECHANICAL'. The car features intricate design details and polished alloy wheels. The garage has a metal roller shutter with a logo that includes gears and wrenches.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24 June 2026

Auto Gear Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates autogearguide.co.uk (“the Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

—

### 1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

– **Usage Data**: Automatically collected information including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent, and referring website. This helps us improve site performance and content.

– **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**: We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience, analyse traffic, and serve relevant advertisements.

– **Contact Data**: Only collected if you voluntarily send us a message via email or contact form.

—

### 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

– Operate, maintain, and improve the Site

– Analyse visitor behaviour and preferences

– Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

– Manage affiliate partnerships and track referrals

– Comply with legal obligations

—

### 3. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third parties who process data on our behalf:

– **Google Analytics**: Tracks site usage and traffic patterns. See Google’s Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

– **Google AdSense**: Displays targeted advertisements. Uses cookies to personalise ads.

– **Awin & Affiliate Partners**: Track clicks and purchases for commission purposes. Each has its own privacy policy.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

—

### 4. Cookies Policy

A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. We use:

– **Essential Cookies**: Required for the site to function correctly

– **Analytics Cookies**: To measure traffic and improve content

– **Advertising Cookies**: To serve relevant ads and track affiliate activity

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling them may affect site functionality.

—

### 5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

– Request access to the personal data we hold about you

– Request correction or deletion of your data

– Restrict or object to processing

– Request data portability

– Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at: charlieadamh@gmail.com

—

### 6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

—

### 7. External Links

This site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their policies separately.

—

### 8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

—

### 9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, email us at: charlieadamh@gmail.com