What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you register on our site and gather data when you participate in the forum by reading, writing, and evaluating the content shared here.

  • Registration: You may be asked to enter your name and e-mail address. Your e-mail address will be verified via a unique activation link.
  • Browsing: You may visit our site without registering.
  • Technical Data: When registered and posting, we record the IP address of the origin. We also retain server logs which include the IP address of every request to our server.

What do we use your information for?

Any information we collect may be used to:

  • Personalize your experience and respond to individual needs.
  • Improve our website offerings based on your feedback.
  • Improve customer service and support needs.
  • Send periodic emails regarding notifications, topic changes, or inquiries.

How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your data.

User Data Deletion & Rights (Addressing Platform Term 4.b)

We respect your right to privacy and provide clear methods for you to manage or delete your personal data.

1. How to Request Data Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their account and all associated personal data at any time. To do so, please use one of the following methods:

  • Direct Message: Send a formal deletion request via DM to our administration team at: https://newcarscoops.com/chat/c/newcarscoops/3
  • Email Support: You may also contact us via our official support email (if applicable) to request manual deletion.

2. What Data is Deleted: Upon receiving a valid request, we will remove your:

  • Registered name and email address.
  • Profile information and preferences.
  • Association between your IP address and your user account.

3. Processing Time: We aim to respond to and process all data deletion requests within 30 days of receipt. Please note that some technical data (like server logs) may persist in backups for a limited time (up to 90 days) as per our retention policy before being fully purged.

What is our data retention policy?

  • Server logs: Retained for no more than 90 days.
  • IP addresses (Registered users): Retained for no more than 5 years.

Do we use cookies?

Yes. We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic. We may use trusted third-party services to help us understand this data; they are not permitted to use this information except to help us improve our business.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This excludes trusted third parties who assist in operating our site, so long as they keep this information confidential. We may release information to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect rights and safety.

Third party links

We may include third-party products or services. These sites have independent privacy policies, and we hold no responsibility for their content.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Our services are directed to individuals at least 13 years old. If you are under 13 and in the USA, please do not use this site per COPPA requirements.

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our website privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page. This document is CC-BY-SA. Last updated: February 26, 2026.