Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Top Car News Network (topcarnews.net) respects your privacy. This page explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with and what rights you have. By continuing to use or sign in to topcarnews.net, you confirm that you have read and agree to this policy.
1. Data we collect
- Account information: when you sign in with Google, Facebook, Apple or LINE, we receive the display name, email address and profile picture that the provider allows us to access. We never receive or store your password.
- Content you create: posts, comments, likes, follows and bookmarks.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system, pages viewed, time of visit and referring page.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used to keep you signed in, remember your preferences and measure traffic.
2. How we use your data
- To operate the website and create and manage your account.
- To display your content, comments and activity on the site.
- To produce statistics and analytics that help us improve content and performance.
- To show advertising that keeps the website free.
- To detect and prevent spam, fraud and abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies, advertising and analytics
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These services may set cookies in your browser to measure visits and show ads based on your interests. You can turn off personalized ads in Google Ad Settings, or block and delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may stop some features, such as sign-in, from working.
4. Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it:
- With service providers that help us run the website (hosting, analytics, advertising, sign-in), and only as far as necessary.
- When required by law or a valid request from a competent authority.
- When necessary to protect the rights, property or safety of Top Car News Network and its users.
Content you post publicly (posts, comments, display name, profile picture) can be seen by anyone.
5. Storage and security
Your data is stored on servers with appropriate technical safeguards, and connections are encrypted with HTTPS. We keep data only while your account is active or as long as needed for the purposes above. No system is completely secure, but we will act promptly and inform you if an incident occurs.
6. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct or request deletion of your personal data, to withdraw your consent, and to object to or restrict its processing. To exercise these rights, email us at the address below and we will respond within a reasonable time. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. Children
This website is not directed at children under 16. If we learn that we have collected a child's data without consent from a parent or guardian, we will delete it.
8. External links
The website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for how those sites handle your data.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new update date.
10. Contact
For any privacy questions, please email [email protected].
