Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15/05/2025

At AutoTech Adda (https://autotechadda.in), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our site, you agree to the practices outlined here.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://autotechadda.in. We’re dedicated to providing news, reviews, and updates related to the automotive industry.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site:

  • We collect the information entered in the comments form.
  • We log the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
  • An anonymized string (hash) derived from your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. You can read Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
  • Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract this data from images.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Here’s how:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
  • Account Cookies: When you log in, we use cookies to save login and screen preferences. These include:
    • Login info (expires in 2 days, or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
    • Screen display settings (lasts for 1 year)
    • If you log out, login cookies are removed.
  • Editing Cookies: When editing or publishing content, a cookie storing the post ID is set. It contains no personal information and expires after 1 day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include content such as:

  • Videos
  • Images
  • Social media posts
  • Other third-party media

This embedded content behaves exactly as if you were visiting the external site. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction—especially if you’re logged into their platforms.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal data. However:

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email for security purposes.
  • Comments may be checked through automated spam detection systems.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments without delay.
  • For registered users, we store the personal data provided in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime—except for their usernames. Website administrators can also access and modify this data.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data that we hold.
  • Ask us to erase any personal information we have, except for data required for:
    • Legal compliance
    • Security
    • Administrative obligations

To make such requests, please contact us via the contact form or email available on our website.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be analyzed using automated spam detection tools to maintain the quality and safety of our community.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance with your personal data, feel free to reach out at:
📧 autotechadda4@gmail.com
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This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Please review it regularly to stay informed of any changes.