Privacy Policy

Touchless Car Wash Finder (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at touchlesscarwashfinder.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address.
• Business listing submissions: If you submit a car wash for inclusion in our directory, we collect the business name, address, phone number, website URL, and any other details you provide about the location.
• Contact messages: If you email us or use a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: We collect standard web server logs and analytics data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to serve relevant advertisements. See Section 4 below for details.
• Location data: When you use our search feature, we may request access to your device’s geolocation to show car washes near you. This is optional and only occurs with your permission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our directory of touchless car washes.
• Respond to your inquiries and listing submissions.
• Send newsletters and updates if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Analyze usage trends and improve the user experience.
• Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate the Site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery platforms.
• Advertising partners: Third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense or Mediavine) that may use cookies to serve relevant ads. These partners may collect information about your browsing activity across different websites.
• Legal obligations: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Cookies and Advertising

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your location preference).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it. We may use services such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your activity across different websites.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, although doing so may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices or optout.networkadvertising.org.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including Google Maps, car wash business websites, and advertiser pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You can request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@touchlesscarwashfinder.com.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To make a request, contact us at hello@touchlesscarwashfinder.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Touchless Car Wash Finder
Email: hello@touchlesscarwashfinder.com