Privacy Policy of CarRating.org
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://carrating.org/.
We utilize services from Ezoic to improve site performance and user experience. You can review Ezoic’s privacy policy here.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
- An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
- Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (from Gravatar) becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for functionality and user convenience.
Cookie Usage Overview
| Purpose | Data Stored | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Comment Convenience | Name, email, website | 1 year |
| Login Session | Login information, screen choices | 2 days to 2 weeks* |
| Article Editing | Post ID of edited article | 1 day |
*Lasts 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.
Embedded Content & Data Sharing
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Such content behaves as if you visited the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, and implement third-party tracking.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share minimal data only for essential operations:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service.
Data Retention and Your Rights
How Long We Retain Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Comments | Indefinitely | To auto-approve follow-up comments. |
| User Profile Info | As long as the account exists | For registered users to manage their accounts. |
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you have the right to:
- Request an exported file of your personal data we hold.
- Request erasure of your personal data, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- Users can also view, edit, or delete their personal information in their profiles at any time (username cannot be changed).
