Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Auto Reliability Index (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://autoreliabilityindex.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information necessary to operate and improve the website.

a) Usage Data

When you visit our site, we may collect technical information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Browser type and device information
  • Approximate geographic region
  • IP address (processed for security and analytics purposes)

This information is collected through web analytics tools and server logs.

b) Contact Information

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

We only collect the information you voluntarily provide.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze traffic patterns and usage trends
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Analytics & Cookies

We use essential cookies and similar technologies necessary for basic site functionality.

We may also use analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns. Where required by law, analytics cookies are only used with user consent.

Analytics data is used in aggregate form and, where possible, processed in a pseudonymized manner.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing personal data are:

  • Legitimate interest — for security, fraud prevention, and basic analytics necessary to operate the website
  • Consent — for optional analytics cookies (where applicable)
  • Contractual necessity — when responding to user inquiries

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

  • Contact form submissions: retained for administrative purposes
  • Analytics data: retained according to the settings of our analytics provider
  • Server logs: retained for security and operational purposes

6. Data Sharing

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers process data on our behalf under appropriate data protection agreements.

We do not sell or rent personal data.

7. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside your country of residence, we take appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through our contact page.