Carsmotology
Last Updated: March 2026
Carsmotology (“Carsmotology”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and shared when visitors access or interact with:
• Carsmotology.com
• Threads.Carsmotology.com
• The Carsmotology Glossary
• Behind the Buffer (podcast, newsletter, and related media)
• Collab With Carsmotology
• Any related websites, products, media, services, and communications (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
By using the Services, visitors acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
SECTION 1 — INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect information in several ways.
Personal Information
Personal information may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing address
• Shipping address
• Payment information (processed by third-party processors)
• Social media account information
• Submitted comments, reviews, or communications
This information may be collected when users:
• purchase merchandise from Threads.Carsmotology
• subscribe to Behind the Buffer
• contact Carsmotology
• participate in Collab With Carsmotology
• submit reviews or comments
• sign up for newsletters or marketing communications
Automatically Collected Information
When users visit the Services, certain technical data may be automatically collected, including:
• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• operating system
• referring URLs
• pages visited
• time spent on pages
• video engagement
• interaction with content
• approximate geographic location
This information may be collected through:
• cookies
• tracking pixels
• server logs
• analytics software
• advertising tools
• affiliate tracking links
• embedded media players
SECTION 2 — COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Carsmotology uses cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Services.
Cookies may be used to:
• remember shopping cart contents
• measure website traffic
• analyze visitor behavior
• optimize marketing campaigns
• track affiliate referrals
• enable login functionality
• personalize content and recommendations
Examples of technologies used include:
• first-party cookies
• third-party cookies
• tracking pixels
• web beacons
• embedded scripts
Services used may include:
• Google Analytics
• Shopify analytics
• advertising measurement platforms
• affiliate tracking systems
• social media integrations
• video hosting platforms
Users can disable cookies through browser settings, although doing so may limit site functionality.
SECTION 3 — ANALYTICS AND USER INTERACTION DISCLOSURE (CIPA)
Certain analytics tools may monitor interactions with the website in order to improve functionality and performance.
These tools may collect information such as:
• page visits
• navigation paths
• click behavior
• scroll activity
• interaction with videos or embedded content
These tools do not intentionally record private communications, but may analyze behavioral interaction data consistent with standard website analytics practices.
By continuing to use the Services, visitors consent to the use of these technologies.
SECTION 4 — SHOPIFY E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
Merchandise purchases through Threads.Carsmotology are processed through Shopify Inc.
Shopify provides the ecommerce infrastructure used to process transactions and securely store order information.
Payment information is handled by secure payment gateways and is encrypted under Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).
Carsmotology does not store complete credit card numbers on its servers.
Additional details may be found at:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
SECTION 5 — AFFILIATE LINKS AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Carsmotology Glossary, blog articles, and other content may include affiliate links to third-party retailers.
When visitors click these links and purchase products, Carsmotology may receive a commission.
Important notes:
• purchases occur on third-party websites
• Carsmotology does not control those websites
• those websites may collect data under their own privacy policies
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
SECTION 6 — EMBEDDED MEDIA AND EXTERNAL CONTENT
The website may include embedded content such as:
• YouTube videos
• podcast players
• social media posts
• third-party product demonstrations
Embedded content behaves as if the user visited the external site directly.
These platforms may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions.
SECTION 7 — EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive communications, including:
• the Behind the Buffer newsletter
• product announcements
• marketing promotions
• educational content
Emails may be sent through third-party email marketing platforms.
Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time via:
• email unsubscribe links
• contacting support
SECTION 8 — COLLAB WITH CARSMOTOLOGY
Participants in Collab With Carsmotology may voluntarily submit information such as:
• social media profiles
• vehicle details
• images or videos
• testimonials or reviews
Submitted materials may be used for:
• website content
• social media posts
• videos
• podcasts
• educational content
• marketing materials
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, participation grants Carsmotology permission to use submitted materials for promotional or editorial purposes.
SECTION 9 — USER-GENERATED CONTENT
Users may submit:
• comments
• reviews
• testimonials
• photos or videos
By submitting such content, users grant Carsmotology a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, and distribute that content.
SECTION 10 — BIOMETRIC, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS DISCLOSURE
Certain Services may involve photography or video recording, particularly during detailing projects, collaborations, or content production.
Individuals appearing in submitted or recorded media may have their likeness, voice, or image included in content published by Carsmotology.
Carsmotology does not intentionally collect biometric identifiers such as facial recognition data.
Any appearance of individuals in published media is intended solely for content, marketing, or educational purposes.
SECTION 11 — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CONTENT TECHNOLOGY
Carsmotology may utilize artificial intelligence tools for purposes including:
• content generation
• editing
• marketing assistance
• analytics
• customer service support
These technologies may process anonymized or aggregated data in order to improve the Services.
AI-generated content may appear on the website or within marketing materials.
SECTION 12 — DATA SECURITY
Carsmotology implements reasonable safeguards, including:
• SSL encryption
• secure payment processing
• limited administrative access
• secure hosting environments
However, no internet transmission method is completely secure.
SECTION 13 — DATA RETENTION
Information may be retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:
• fulfill transactions
• maintain business records
• comply with legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• enforce agreements
SECTION 14 — CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Services are intended for individuals 18 years or older.
Carsmotology does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
SECTION 15 — ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Carsmotology strives to make the website accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Although efforts are made to follow recognized accessibility standards, some areas of the website may not yet fully comply with all accessibility guidelines.
Visitors experiencing accessibility issues may contact us for assistance.
SECTION 16 — CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)
Residents of California may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
These rights may include:
• the right to know what personal information is collected
• the right to request deletion of personal information
• the right to correct inaccurate information
• the right to opt out of certain data sharing practices
Requests may be submitted by contacting:
Carsmotology does not sell personal information as defined under California privacy laws.
SECTION 17 — GDPR DISCLOSURE FOR EUROPEAN VISITORS
For visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA), personal information may be processed based on legitimate interests, including:
• operating the website
• providing services
• communicating with users
• marketing products and services
Visitors may request:
• access to personal data
• correction of inaccurate data
• deletion of personal data
• restriction of processing
Requests may be sent to:
SECTION 18 — DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because no uniform standard exists, the Services may not respond to such signals.
SECTION 19 — THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The website may contain links to external websites.
Carsmotology is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
SECTION 20 — CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Carsmotology may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes take effect immediately upon posting on the website.
SECTION 21 — CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Carsmotology
529 ST HWY 46 E
Unit B05
Boerne, TX 78006
United States