Who we are

Effective Date: 1/1/24

Who We Are
Welcome to Motorized Passion! Our website address is: https://motorizedpassion.com. Motorized Passion is a platform dedicated to sharing informative content about classic cars, their maintenance, and related topics. We also provide product recommendations through affiliate links to help our audience find the best tools and materials for their car care needs.

What Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form.
  • Your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once approved, your comment and profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public.

2. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract this data.

3. Cookies
To enhance user experience, we use cookies:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, cookies may save your name, email, and website for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies are used during login to determine your browser compatibility. These are discarded upon logout or closing your browser.
  • Affiliate Cookies: Clicking on affiliate links may result in cookies being set by third-party services to track referrals and purchases. These cookies help us earn commissions without collecting personal data.

4. Affiliate Tracking
We participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on an affiliate link, tracking cookies may be set by the third-party provider. These cookies track purchases and ensure we receive a commission. They do not store your personal data.

5. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. This content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions with embedded content.

Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your personal data with third parties except as required for:

  • Spam detection through automated tools.
  • Affiliate tracking via third-party programs.
  • Complying with legal obligations or protecting our website from misuse.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-ups.
  • Registered Users: If you create an account, we store the personal information you provide. You can view, edit, or delete your data at any time, except for your username.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Deletion: Request the erasure of your data, except where required for legal or administrative purposes.
  • Objection: Opt-out of data collection practices such as affiliate tracking cookies.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure servers and encrypted connections. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: team@motorizedpassion.com