Effective Date: December 1 2025
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how YourAutoOptions.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you provide directly and information collected automatically.
a. Information You Provide Directly
You may choose to give us information when you:
- Fill out a contact or inquiry form
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Use a tool or calculator
- Send us an email
- Request information
This information may include your name, email address, ZIP code, or any details you voluntarily submit.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the site, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Referring websites
- Cookies, pixels, and tracking technologies
This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to questions or requests
- Improve site content and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and usage trends
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Prevent fraud or misuse of the website
- Support advertising, analytics, and site personalization
We do not sell personal information.
However, some data used for advertising, analytics, or affiliate tracking may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain privacy laws (e.g., CCPA). You can request opt-out at any time.
3. Cookies, Tracking, and Ad Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember preferences
- Improve site functionality
- Measure performance
- Provide relevant content
- Support advertising and analytics
Google Services
We may use:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads / AdSense
- Google Remarketing
These tools may collect data such as:
- User behavior on the site
- Device identifiers
- Pages visited
- General location (IP-based)
Google may use this data to personalize ads, measure effectiveness, and improve its services.
You may opt out of Google’s personalized advertising at:
➡ https://www.google.com/settings/ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site performance.
4. Affiliate & Compensation Disclosure
YourAutoOptions.com may partner with advertisers, affiliates, lenders, insurance providers, or service companies.
We may receive compensation when you:
- Click certain links
- Fill out a form
- Sign up for recommended services
This compensation helps support the site and does not influence our editorial content or recommendations.
5. No Government Affiliation
YourAutoOptions.com is a privately owned educational website and is not affiliated with any state or federal government agency.
Information about government programs or assistance is provided for informational purposes only.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share your information only with:
- Service providers who help operate our website
- Analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google)
- Third-party tools used for site functionality
- Legal authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt out of email communications
- Limit data collection (including cookies)
- Opt out of data sharing used for advertising
- Request a copy of your personal data
To make a request, contact us using the information at the end of this policy.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may:
- Request details about the personal information we collect
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of “sharing” or “selling” (we do not sell personal data, but some analytics/ads may be classified as “sharing”)
- Exercise rights without discrimination
Submit requests by emailing us with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
We must verify your identity before fulfilling any request.
10. GDPR Rights (EU/UK Visitors)
If you are in the EU or UK, you may also:
- Request access
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
11. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
If we discover data from a minor, it will be deleted promptly.
12. External Links
Our site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage visitors to review each site’s privacy policy.
13. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for:
- Site operations
- Legal obligations
- Security purposes
Once data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent version.
Your continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to make a privacy request, contact us at: