Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Effective Date: June 29, 2025
Website: californiawheeler.com
Operator: CaliforniaWheeler
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contact: wildcity9999@gmail.com
Our Commitment: CaliforniaWheeler respects your privacy. We collect minimal personal information necessary to operate our website and provide you with valuable automotive content. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact Us: When you fill out our contact form or email us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Subscribe to Our Newsletter: If you opt in to receive updates, we collect your email address.
- Leave Comments: If our site allows comments, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit CaliforniaWheeler, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring websites, device type, browser type, operating system.
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes IP addresses (anonymized), geographic location (city/country level), and browsing behavior.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track site performance.
3. Information from Third-Party Services
We work with third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics
- Google AdSense: Displays advertisements and collects data for ad personalization
- Amazon Associates: Tracks clicks and purchases through affiliate links
- Email Service Provider: Manages our email list and newsletter distribution
Data Type | Purpose | Retention Period |
Contact Form Submissions | Respond to inquiries | 2 years or until resolved |
Email Addresses (Newsletter) | Send updates and content | Until you unsubscribe |
Comments | Enable discussion | Indefinitely unless deleted |
Analytics Data | Improve website performance | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
Cookies | Site functionality and tracking | Varies by cookie type (see below) |
How We Use Your Information
Essential Operations
- Responding to your inquiries and support requests
- Delivering newsletters you’ve subscribed to
- Maintaining and improving our website functionality
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
Analytics and Improvement
- Understanding how visitors use our site
- Identifying popular content and user preferences
- Optimizing site performance and user experience
- Testing new features and content formats
Marketing (With Your Consent)
- Sending newsletters with automotive tips and product recommendations
- Notifying you about new content relevant to your interests
- Displaying personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
Important: We never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your email address or contact details with advertisers or marketing companies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help sites remember your preferences and understand how you use them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active):
- Enable basic site functionality
- Remember your privacy preferences
- Maintain session security
Analytics Cookies:
- Google Analytics tracks site usage and performance
- Helps us understand which content is most valuable
- Provides insights for site improvements
Advertising Cookies:
- Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant ads
- Amazon Associates uses cookies to track affiliate referrals
- These cookies may track you across other websites
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
- Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality
- You can opt out of Google Analytics using their opt-out browser add-on
- You can control ad personalization through Google Ads Settings
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon uses cookies to track clicks and purchases through our affiliate links.
Privacy Policy: Amazon Privacy Notice
Email Service Provider
We use an email service provider to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send updates. Your email address is stored securely on their servers.
We do not share your email with any other parties, and you can unsubscribe at any time through the link in every email.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL Encryption: Our website uses HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information
- Secure Storage: Contact form submissions and email addresses are stored on secure servers
- Regular Updates: We keep our website software and security measures up to date
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
For All Users
- Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe: Option out of marketing emails at any time For European Union (GDPR) Users
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data
- Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, contact us at wildcity9999@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
CaliforniaWheeler is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
International Data Transfers
CaliforniaWheeler operates from Bangladesh, but we serve visitors worldwide. When you access our site from outside Bangladesh, your information may be transferred to and processed in Bangladesh or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to Bangladesh and other jurisdictions as necessary to provide our services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We would update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page
- Significant changes will be announced on our homepage or via email (if you’re subscribed)
- Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: wildcity9999@gmail.com
Website: https://californiawheeler.com/
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.