Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Let’s Talk About Privacy (The Straight Truth)

Most privacy policies are written by lawyers, for lawyers, and make about as much sense as a wiring diagram for a spaceship.

Not this one.

We’re going to explain exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. No legalese. No BS.

The Bottom Line Up Front

We don’t ask for your personal information.

You don’t need to create an account. You don’t need to give us your email. You don’t need to tell us your name, address, or what kind of car you drive.

You can read every article, download every diagram, and use every guide on this site completely anonymously.

But (and there’s always a but)…

We do use some tools to understand how people use our site. Here’s everything you need to know about that.

What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us Directly

The only time we collect personal information from you is if YOU choose to contact us via email. In that case, we’ll have whatever information you include in your message (typically your email address and name if you provide it).

What we do with it: We use it to respond to your question. That’s it. We don’t sell it, share it, or add you to any mailing lists.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit KnowVehicles.com, certain information is automatically collected through third-party tools we use. Here’s what gets tracked:

Google Analytics tracks things like:

  • What pages you visit
  • How long you stay on each page
  • What device you’re using (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Your approximate location (city/country level, not your home address)
  • How you found our site (Google search, social media, direct visit, etc.)

Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools help us understand:

  • What search terms bring people to our site
  • How our site appears in search results
  • Technical issues that might affect your experience

What all this means in plain English: These tools tell us which articles are helpful, which topics people are searching for, and how we can improve the site. They do NOT tell us who you are personally.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Yes, we use cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind (unfortunately).

These are small text files that help us (and the third-party tools mentioned above) recognize your browser and understand how you use the site. Most of this is anonymous—we see patterns and numbers, not “John Smith from Cleveland visited at 3 PM.”

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work, but some features might not function as smoothly.

Advertising and Monetization

Here’s the deal: Running a quality website costs money. Server fees, tools, time—it all adds up.

To keep KnowVehicles.com free for you, we may display contextual advertisements through networks such as:

  • Google AdSense
  • Ezoic
  • Other reputable ad networks

What This Means For Your Privacy

These ad networks may:

  • Use cookies and similar technologies
  • Show you ads based on your browsing behavior across the web
  • Collect information about your interaction with ads

Important: These ad networks have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use data. We don’t control their practices, but we only work with reputable companies that comply with privacy regulations.

You have control: You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

What We DON’T Do With Your Information

Let’s be crystal clear about what we DON’T do:

❌ We don’t sell your personal information to anyone
❌ We don’t rent or lease your data
❌ We don’t spam you with emails (unless you email us first and we’re responding)
❌ We don’t collect sensitive information like credit card numbers, social security numbers, or anything like that (we don’t even have a way to do that)
❌ We don’t track you across other websites (the ad networks might, but we don’t)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Visit our site without providing any personal information
  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Use ad-blocking software
  • Request deletion of any information you’ve voluntarily provided (just email us)
  • Ask questions about our privacy practices anytime

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to other websites (parts suppliers, tool retailers, etc.). Once you click on those links, their privacy policies apply—not ours. We’re not responsible for how they handle your information, so read their policies if you’re concerned.

Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for adults and teenagers who work on vehicles. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you’re under 13, please ask your parents before using this site or contacting us.

Changes To This Policy

If we make significant changes to this privacy policy, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top and may post a notice on the site.

For minor updates (like adding a new analytics tool), we’ll just update this page without fanfare.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect any information you voluntarily provide. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use common sense when communicating online.

International Users

If you’re visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that any information collected may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have questions, concerns, or want to know what information (if any) we have about you, email us at:

dimaronmedia AT gmail DOT com

We’ll respond as quickly as possible and as transparently as possible.

The Real Talk

Look, we get it. Privacy matters.

We built KnowVehicles.com because we want to help people, not spy on them. The tracking tools we use help us create better content and understand what’s useful. The advertising helps keep the lights on so we can keep providing free information.

That’s the honest truth.

If you’re not comfortable with any of this, we completely understand. You can still use the site with cookies disabled and ad blockers enabled—we won’t hold it against you.

KnowVehicles.com
Helping you understand your vehicle, while respecting your privacy.

Questions? Email us at dimaronmedia AT gmail DOT com