Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Tankstars.net

At Tankstars.net, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring it is handled securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using Tankstars.net, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to improve your experience on our website.

Personal Information

  1. Contact Details: If you contact us through email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details provided in your message.
  2. User Data: When you register for services or newsletters (if applicable), we may gather your IP address and browser details for security and analytics.

Non-Personal Information

  1. Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us track your preferences and site activity to enhance your experience.
  2. Analytics Data: Anonymous information like pages visited, time spent on our website, and traffic sources, collected via third-party analytics tools, helps us improve functionality.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

  1. Providing Services: To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
  2. Enhancing User Experience: Cookies and analytics data help us understand preferences and improve website features.
  3. Communications: If you subscribe to newsletters, we may send updates or announcements. You can opt-out anytime.

How We Protect Your Data

We use various measures to secure your data:

  1. Secure Servers: Our website is hosted on servers with encryption and security protocols.
  2. Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel with confidentiality agreements can access your personal data.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  1. Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help operate our website, provided they adhere to our privacy standards.
  2. Legal Obligations: In compliance with legal requirements, court orders, or government regulations.

Third-Party Links

Tankstars.net may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any personal information.

Your Choices

  1. Managing Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to control how cookies are handled. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site.
  2. Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or notifications anytime by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not designed for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of any such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with a “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
[email protected]

Additional Details

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 for spam detection.

  • An anonymized string of your email (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly.

Media

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract location data from such images.

Cookies

  • If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
  • Temporary cookies are set when visiting the login page and are discarded upon closing the browser.
  • Login cookies last two days, and screen options cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Such content behaves as if you’ve visited the originating website, which may collect your data or use cookies.

Retention of Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information anytime.

Your Rights

You may request an exported file of the personal data we hold or request data deletion. This excludes data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Sharing

Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection services.