Privacy Policy | AutoFilterLab

This Privacy Policy explains what information AutoFilterLab (autofilterlab.com) collects from visitors, how that information is used, and what rights you have regarding your data. AutoFilterLab is operated from the United States and complies with applicable US privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We also take reasonable steps to respect the privacy rights of visitors from the European Union and other jurisdictions.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit AutoFilterLab, our web hosting infrastructure and third-party analytics services automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where required)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page you came from)
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through server logs and analytics services (see Section 3) and is used in aggregate form to understand how our content is used and to improve the site.

1.2 Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies

AutoFilterLab uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Analytics: to understand traffic patterns and content performance (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising: to serve and measure ads (Google AdSense)
  • Affiliate tracking: to attribute purchases to AutoFilterLab for commission purposes (Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs)
  • Functionality: to remember preferences and improve user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.

1.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us through the forms or email addresses listed on our Contact page, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add contact form submissions to marketing lists.

2. How We Use Your Information

AutoFilterLab uses collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and improve the site — understanding which content is useful, identifying technical issues, and improving navigation
  • To serve advertisements — Google AdSense uses data about your visit to serve contextually and behaviorally relevant ads
  • To measure affiliate link performance — affiliate tracking cookies allow us to receive commissions when you purchase a product through a link on our site
  • To respond to inquiries — information submitted through contact forms is used only to respond to the message
  • To comply with legal obligations — we retain records as required by applicable law

3. Third-Party Services

AutoFilterLab uses the following third-party services that may collect data about your visit:

Google Analytics

AutoFilterLab uses Google Analytics to collect aggregate data about site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information including pages visited, time on site, and traffic source. This data is anonymized and reported in aggregate. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

AutoFilterLab displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Google's advertising privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Amazon Associates

When you click an affiliate link on AutoFilterLab that leads to Amazon, Amazon may place cookies on your browser to track your activity and attribute any resulting purchases to AutoFilterLab for commission purposes. Amazon's privacy policy is available at here

Other Affiliate Programs

AutoFilterLab participates in affiliate programs with AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, RockAuto, and O'Reilly Auto Parts. These programs operate similarly to Amazon Associates — cookies may be set when you click affiliate links. Please review each retailer's privacy policy for details.

4. Data Retention

  • Analytics data: retained in Google Analytics for 26 months, then automatically deleted
  • Server logs: retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, then deleted
  • Contact form submissions: retained for up to 2 years, then deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires longer retention

5. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect about you and how it is used
  • Delete personal information we hold about you
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: AutoFilterLab does not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination we will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

European Visitors (GDPR)

If you are visiting from the European Union or EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your personal data. Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest (analytics, site operation) and consent (advertising cookies). To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected].

All Visitors

You may:

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings (note: this may affect site functionality)
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings
  • Request information about the data we hold about you by emailing [email protected]

6. Children's Privacy

AutoFilterLab is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our contact forms, we will delete that information promptly.

AutoFilterLab contains links to external websites, including retailer product pages, manufacturer specification documents, and SAE standard references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit through links on AutoFilterLab.

8. Security

AutoFilterLab takes reasonable technical measures to protect the information we hold, including HTTPS encryption for all pages and secure data handling practices. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of AutoFilterLab after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints:

Email: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 28, 2026.