Privacy Policy
Last updated: [7/15/2025]
At AutoGearSpot (https://autogearspot.com), your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
Who We Are
AutoGearSpot is an independent website that provides honest reviews and recommendations for automotive tools, garage gear, and DIY accessories. Our website address is: https://autogearspot.com.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as others can download and extract this data.
Cookies
We may use cookies to store your preferences, login status, and website activity. Cookies help improve user experience by saving information between visits.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit some website functionality.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, social media posts, affiliate links). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the other website directly.
These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction — especially if you are logged in to that service.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on AutoGearSpot are affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports the site and helps us continue providing high-quality content. All affiliate programs we use comply with data protection regulations.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Visitor data may be sent through automated spam detection tools to protect the site from bots and abuse.
How Long We Keep Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If users register, we will store the data they provide in their user profile.
Your Rights
You may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, or request that we delete your data. This does not include any information we are legally required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Contact Information
For questions or privacy-related requests, contact us via the form on our Contact Page.
Final Notes
By using our website, you agree to this privacy policy. We may update this policy from time to time, so please review it periodically.