Privacy Policy
This explains what we collect, why, who we share it with, and the rights you have — including specific sections for California and EU/UK visitors.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
What we collect, and what we do with it.
This Privacy Policy explains how EngineLightFixers.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit enginelightfixers.com. Please read it carefully — by using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.
Who We Are
EngineLightFixers.com is operated by ▶ EDIT: [Your Legal Business Name / “an independently operated website”], based in ▶ EDIT: [City, State], United States. The Site provides educational content on check engine lights and OBD-II diagnostics, and participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and displays advertising through Google AdSense and/or Ezoic.
Information We Collect
Provided directly
- Name and email (newsletter, contact form, comments)
- Message content submitted via Contact or comments
Collected automatically
- IP address, approximate location, browser/device type
- Pages visited, referring pages, time on page, click patterns
How We Use Your Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters you’ve opted into (unsubscribe anytime)
- Analyze traffic and serve relevant advertising
- Detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following categories of cookies and tracking technologies:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Basic Site functionality, security | Session/security cookies | Session – 1 day |
| Performance / Analytics | Measure traffic and Site performance | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising / Personalization | Serve and measure personalized ads | Google AdSense, Ezoic ad partners | Up to 13 months |
| Affiliate Tracking | Attribute purchases after an affiliate click | Amazon Associates cookie | 24 hours (Amazon’s standard window) |
| Functional | Remember preferences | Site preference cookies | Up to 1 year |
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Where required by law, we display a cookie consent banner before setting non-essential cookies.
Google AdSense & Analytics
This Site displays ads via Google AdSense and/or Ezoic, and uses Google Analytics for traffic insight.
- Opt out of personalized ads: Google Ads Settings
- Or via aboutads.info
- EU/UK: youronlinechoices.eu
- Opt out of Analytics: GA Opt-out Add-on
Amazon Associates Tracking
EngineLightFixers.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Clicking an Amazon link may place a tracking cookie (typically 24 hours) so we can earn a commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. We never see your Amazon account or payment details.
Third-Party Links
Our Site links to third-party retailers, manufacturers, and resources. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices — review their policies directly when you visit.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we’ve inadvertently done so without verified parental consent, we’ll delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe a child has provided us information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you generally have these rights over your personal information:
Right to Know / Access
Request details on what we’ve collected and how it’s used.
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal information, with some legal exceptions.
Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Opt Out
Opt out of sale/sharing and personalized advertising.
Right to Portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We won’t deny service or change pricing for exercising a privacy right.
To exercise any right, contact us in Section 13 below. We may need to verify your identity first.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents get the rights above, plus the right to know categories of data collected/shared, and to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” (including cross-context behavioral advertising).
Exercise this anytime via our ▶ EDIT: [“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link/cookie preference center].
GDPR — EU/EEA/UK Visitors
You additionally have rights to erasure, restriction, portability, objection to processing, and withdrawing consent at any time, plus the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Our legal basis is generally consent (non-essential cookies/advertising) and legitimate interest (Site operation).
Data Security & Retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, though no method of transmission is 100% secure. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here.
▶ EDIT: [Insert specific retention periods if applicable, e.g., contact form submissions retained for 24 months].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: ▶ EDIT: [valid US phone number]
📍 Address: ▶ EDIT: [business address, or “Contact via email only” if none]
Or reach us via our Contact page.
Fully Transparent
Every data use and third party disclosed clearly.
CCPA & GDPR Aware
Built to cover California and EU/UK visitor rights.
Never Sold for Money
Your data isn’t sold — only shared with disclosed partners.
Want the rest of the picture?
This Privacy Policy works together with our other policies.