Effective Date: 08/11/2025
At American Cars Talk (americancarstalk.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. It applies to visitors from the United States, the European Union, and other international locations.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our site, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information You Provide:
When you use our Contact Us form or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information:
We use Google Analytics to gather non-identifying information such as your browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location (based on IP address).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies to personalize content, deliver targeted ads, and analyze website traffic. Our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may also use cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries via our Contact Us form.
To send newsletters and updates if you subscribe.
To display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense.
To analyze website performance and improve user experience.
To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
Service Providers:
Google Analytics and Google AdSense for analytics and advertising purposes.
Email Marketing Platforms:
If you sign up for our newsletter, your information will be stored and processed by our email service provider.
Legal Requirements:
If required by law or court order.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. International Data Transfers
Because our website is operated from Germany and serves international users, your information may be transferred and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We take steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction – Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion – Request that we delete your personal data.
Objection – Object to our processing of your data, including for direct marketing.
Withdrawal of Consent – Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is required.
Data Portability – Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at leon@lwm-media.com.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience, deliver targeted ads, and analyze site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly without them.
For more information about how Google uses cookies, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
7. Data Retention
We will keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us at:
American Cars Talk
Email: leon@lwm-media.com
Website: https://americancarstalk.com
