Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 26, 2026
The Driveway Mechanic ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at drivewaymechanic.co.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising: To serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness
- Functionality: To remember your preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Understand which articles and guides are most helpful
- Serve relevant advertising to support free content
- Analyze traffic patterns and site performance
- Detect and prevent technical issues
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party services that may collect information about your visit:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense: Advertising (Google Ad Policy)
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate link tracking (Amazon Privacy Policy)
Your Choices
You have control over your data:
- Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some site features may not work properly without cookies.
- Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising through Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
- Google Analytics: You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track browser signals.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website.