Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Auto-Link-Connect.com

Last Updated: 11/14/2025

Auto-Link-Connect.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our tools, or interact with our content. By accessing or using Auto-Link-Connect.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

This includes:

  • Contact forms (Name, email, message content)
  • Email sign-up forms
  • Parts Request submissions
  • Ask My Mechanic / AI forms (vehicle information, diagnostic questions, voluntary inputs)
  • Comments on blog posts (if enabled)

We do not collect payment information because Auto-Link-Connect.com does not sell products directly.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, standard information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device type
  • General geographic location (non-specific)

This data is collected through:

  • Cookies
  • Google Analytics
  • Server logs
  • WordPress performance tools

Auto-Link-Connect.com participates in affiliate programs including, but not limited to:

  • Amazon Associates
  • TikTok Shop Affiliate Program
  • CJ.com affiliate partnerships
  • A-Premium
  • Eastwood
  • Other automotive-related affiliate programs

When you click an affiliate link, tracking cookies may be placed on your device to allow the affiliate partner to record that you visited their site from ours. These cookies are controlled by the affiliate networks, not by Auto-Link-Connect.com.

We do not receive personal identifying information from affiliate networks.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected for:

  • Responding to your messages or inquiries
  • Sending email updates or newsletters (only if you opted in)
  • Improving website performance, content, and user experience
  • Providing AI-generated responses through tools like
    • VIN Decoder
    • DTC Lookup
    • Ask My Mechanic
  • Monitoring site analytics and engagement trends
  • Displaying personalized or relevant content
  • Preventing illegal or fraudulent activity
  • Maintaining website security and technical functionality

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Auto-Link-Connect.com uses cookies for:

  • Website analytics
  • Affiliate tracking
  • Performance optimization
  • Protecting against spam (reCAPTCHA, where applicable)
  • Saving user preferences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services & Tools

We integrate with the following third-party providers:

4.1 Analytics & Performance

  • Google Analytics
  • WordPress / hosting provider tools

4.2 Affiliate & Shopping Programs

  • Amazon Associates
  • TikTok Shop
  • CJ affiliate partners
  • A-Premium
  • Eastwood
  • E-Manual online
  • Freedom Off-Road
    These partners may track clicks to their websites for commission reporting.

4.3 AI-Powered Tools

Auto-Link-Connect.com provides AI-assisted features such as:

  • Ask My Mechanic
  • DTC Lookup
  • VIN Decoder
  • Vehicle diagnosis forms
  • Content generation tools

Information you submit to these tools is used to generate results and may be processed by third-party AI models.

We do not store sensitive vehicle ownership details, financial data, or personal identifying documents.

4.4 Email & Contact Services

If you sign up for our mailing list, your email may be stored with a reputable email service provider such as MailPoet, Mailchimp, or other WordPress-integrated services.

4.5 Embedded Content

Posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos or social media reviews). Embedded content behaves as if you visited that platform directly.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, physical, and technical measures to safeguard your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting
  • Firewall and malware scanning
  • Limited access to stored data
  • Use of trusted third-party providers

No website can guarantee 100% security, but we take appropriate precautions.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Request access to or deletion of information you voluntarily submitted
  • Decline to use forms or AI tools requiring personal input

To request data removal or updates, contact us at:

autolinkconnect@outlook.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Auto-Link-Connect.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Our website contains links to:

  • Affiliate partners
  • Product pages
  • Tools
  • YouTube videos
  • Manufacturer and resource websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their policies before submitting information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

  • New features
  • Changes in legal requirements
  • Updated technologies
  • Affiliate program adjustments

We will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page whenever changes are made.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Auto-Link-Connect.com
Email: autolinkconnect@outlook.com

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