Last updated: 29th November, 2025.
Who We Are
EngineLightFixers.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an informational website focused on helping drivers understand engine warning lights, OBD-II codes, and related automotive topics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit enginelightfixers.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide directly:
- Contact details (such as name and email address) when you submit our contact form or subscribe to a newsletter.
- Any information you include in messages you send to us.
- Automatically collected information:
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs.
- Pages viewed, time and date of visits, clicks, and other usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- Cookie and tracking data:
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies used for analytics, performance, personalization, and advertising (including Google AdSense).
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
- To analyze how visitors use the Site and to improve user experience.
- To display personalized or non-personalized advertising, including through Google AdSense.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, and property, and that of our users and the public.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies: necessary for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., via Google Analytics or similar tools).
- Advertising cookies: to show ads, measure ad performance, and prevent fraud (e.g., Google AdSense cookies).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Where required by law, we will present a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and to change your preferences at any time.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We may display advertisements on the Site using Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These providers may use cookies and other technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and improve ad quality.
You can learn more about how Google collects and uses data by visiting Google’s privacy and advertising policies and adjust your ad personalization settings in your Google account or via industry opt-out pages where available.
Amazon Affiliate and Other Affiliate Links
EngineLightFixers.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may participate in other affiliate programs. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- When you click on an affiliate link to a third-party website (such as Amazon), that third party may use cookies or other tracking technologies to track your purchase for commission purposes.
- We do not control the privacy practices of third-party sites. You should review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited situations:
- Service providers: with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the Site, perform analytics, show ads, or send communications (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, email services), bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- Legal compliance: when required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
- Protection of rights: when necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable laws.
California / CCPA-Style Rights (For Applicable Users)
Even if you are not in California, it is good practice to explain similar rights transparently. Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:
- Right to know: to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to deletion: to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to correction: to request that inaccurate personal information be corrected.
- Right to opt-out of “sale” or “sharing”: if we ever “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by applicable law, you may have the right to opt out. At this time, we do not sell personal information as those terms are generally defined.
- Right to non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights available to you under applicable law.
How to exercise your rights:
You can submit a request by contacting us at [Your Email Address] with “Privacy Request” in the subject line and providing sufficient information to verify your identity. We may need additional information to verify and process your request as allowed by law.
If you are a California resident and applicable thresholds are met, we will treat your requests in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and related regulations.
International Visitors and Data Transfers
The Site may be accessed from countries around the world. By using the Site, you understand and acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have privacy laws different from those in your country of residence.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place when we transfer personal information and that your data remains protected as required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide the services and content you request.
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
- Comply with legal, tax, or reporting obligations.
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
When we no longer need personal information, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention practices and applicable law.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in relevant jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.
Your Choices
You have several choices regarding your information:
- Email and communications: You may opt out of receiving optional emails or newsletters by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages, or by contacting us.
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and, where available, via our cookie consent banner or preference center.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. There is no uniform standard for DNT at this time, so we may not respond to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments and may update our approach as standards emerge.
Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including automotive tools, Amazon products, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your rights, please contact us at:
EngineLightFixers.com
Email: Daniel@enginelightfixers.com
Location: New York, United States.