PRIVACY POLICY


Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Auto News Talk (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit Auto News Talk (the “Site”).

1. Who We Are
– Website: https://autonewstalk.com/
– Company: Auto News Talk
– Contact Email: info@autonewstalk.com
– Address: 2253 Vista Pkwy N #9, West Palm Beach, FL 33411, United States

2. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:

A) Information you provide
– If you contact us (email/contact form): your name, email address, and message content, plus any other information you choose to provide.
– If we offer newsletter sign-ups in the future: your email address and preferences.
– If you submit tips, feedback, or correction requests: any information you include.

B) Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:
– Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
– Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages, clicks)
– Approximate location (derived from IP address)
– Cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies” below)

C) Information from third parties
We may receive information from:
– Analytics providers (if/when enabled)
– Advertising networks and ad technology providers (if/when enabled)
– Social media platforms (if you interact with our social accounts or share content)

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, local storage, and similar technologies to:
– Keep the Site functioning properly
– Remember preferences
– Understand Site traffic and performance
– Deliver and measure advertising (if enabled)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

4. How We Use Information
We use information to:
– Operate and maintain the Site
– Respond to inquiries and provide support
– Improve content and user experience
– Monitor and analyze usage and trends
– Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues
– Comply with legal obligations
– Serve advertising and measure ad performance (if enabled)

5. Advertising and Interest-Based Ads 
We may display ads served by third-party advertising partners. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to show ads that may be relevant to you.

You may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising through:
– Your browser settings (cookie controls)
– Your device settings (mobile advertising controls)
– Industry opt-out tools or ad partner controls (where available)

6. Analytics 
We may use analytics tools to understand how users use the Site. These tools may collect information such as IP address, device identifiers, and browsing events.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share information:
– With service providers who perform services for us (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, ad serving)
– For legal reasons (to comply with law, enforce policies, protect rights/safety)
– In business transfers (merger, acquisition, financing, sale of assets)
– With your consent or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense of “selling for money.” However, some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly to include certain advertising data disclosures.

8. External Links and Third-Party Content
The Site links to third-party websites and may display headlines, excerpts, thumbnails, summaries, or other content sourced from third parties (including via RSS). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies.

9. Data Retention
We retain information as long as reasonably necessary to:
– Provide the Site and services
– Comply with legal obligations
– Resolve disputes
– Enforce agreements

10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us at info@autonewstalk.com.

12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:
– Access, correction, or deletion
– Objection or restriction of certain processing
– Data portability
– Opt-out of certain targeted advertising

California (CCPA/CPRA) notice (general):
California residents may have the right to request access to or deletion of personal information, and may have the right to opt out of certain “sale” or “sharing” activities as defined by California law. To submit a request, contact info@autonewstalk.com.

EU/UK (GDPR) notice (general):
If you are located in the EEA/UK, you may have additional rights. Contact info@autonewstalk.com for requests.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date indicates when changes were made. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us
Questions or requests: info@autonewstalk.com