Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how AutoFactsDB (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects information when you visit autofactsdb.com and related pages (the “Site”).
1. Scope
AutoFactsDB publishes an automotive parts fitment catalog. We do not require you to create an account to browse the Site. This policy applies to information collected through the Site, email correspondence you initiate with us, and standard server-side logging associated with delivering pages to your browser.
This policy does not govern third-party websites you reach by clicking outbound links — including retailer sites such as Amazon, advertising partners, or analytics vendors. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them before providing personal information elsewhere.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us by email (addresses are listed on our contact page), we receive the information you choose to send — typically your email address, message content, and any vehicle or part details you include to describe a correction or inquiry. We use this solely to respond and maintain catalog quality records where relevant.
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you access the Site, our hosting infrastructure and selected service providers may automatically collect technical information, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address (often truncated or anonymized by analytics tools)
- Browser type, version and language
- Operating system and device type
- Referring URL and exit pages
- Date, time and duration of visits
- Pages viewed, links clicked and general interaction signals
- Approximate geographic region derived from IP address
We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data (such as government ID numbers, precise geolocation for tracking individuals, or health information) through normal catalog browsing.
4. Advertising
AutoFactsDB may display third-party advertisements on the Site, including display ads, native units, or sponsored placements served by advertising networks (for example, Google AdSense or comparable providers). Advertising helps fund catalog hosting, data processing and editorial maintenance.
Ad partners may use cookies, device identifiers and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other sites
- Measure ad delivery, clicks and conversions
- Prevent fraud and enforce frequency caps
- Build aggregated audience segments (not sold to unrelated parties as raw personal profiles by AutoFactsDB)
Google, as a third-party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads on AutoFactsDB. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, visit aboutads.info.
Ad content is selected by ad networks according to their policies. AutoFactsDB does not control every creative served in programmatic slots. We prohibit intentionally misleading ad placements on pages we directly control, but third-party ad content remains the responsibility of the advertiser and network.
5. Affiliate Links
Some links on AutoFactsDB are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase on the destination site, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may participate in additional affiliate or referral programs over time.
Affiliate networks and retailers may place cookies or use tracking parameters when you click through, in order to attribute the referral. AutoFactsDB does not receive your payment card information from those transactions. Purchase data remains with the retailer.
For full details on how affiliate relationships work and how they relate to editorial independence, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
6. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain and secure the Site
- Deliver fitment catalog pages and search functionality
- Monitor performance, diagnose errors and prevent abuse
- Understand aggregate usage trends and improve content quality
- Respond to contact messages and process correction requests
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms
- Measure advertising and affiliate program performance
We do not sell your personal information for money. Where applicable privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” to include certain advertising disclosures, we will provide legally required opt-out mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
Server logs and analytics records are retained only as long as needed for security, troubleshooting and trend analysis, then deleted or aggregated. Contact emails are retained as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry and maintain a record of catalog corrections, unless you request deletion and we are not legally required to keep them.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal information, to data portability, and to object to certain processing — including targeted advertising. Residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, California, and other jurisdictions with comprehensive privacy laws may have additional rights.
To exercise applicable rights, email [email protected] with enough detail for us to verify your request. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You will not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights where prohibited by law.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You may request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, sources, purposes, third parties, and specific pieces of information we hold about you. You may request deletion and opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. Submit requests to the email above.
EEA/UK residents (GDPR): Our lawful bases for processing may include legitimate interests (operating and improving the Site), consent (where required for non-essential cookies or marketing), and legal obligation. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
10. Children's Privacy
AutoFactsDB is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 where applicable law requires). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration or destruction. No Internet transmission is completely secure; use the Site at your own risk and avoid sending sensitive personal data by email when possible.
12. International Visitors
AutoFactsDB is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
Privacy questions or requests: [email protected]
General contact: Contact page
Related documents: Terms & Conditions · Affiliate Disclosure · Disclaimer