Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

QC Tesla Guy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website qcteslaguy.com (the "Website").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact Form: Name and email address when you submit inquiries
• Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Comments: Name, email, and comment content (if commenting features are enabled)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the Website, including clicks and navigation patterns

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Website may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain Service: To operate and maintain the Website
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send updates (if subscribed)
• Improve User Experience: To understand how users interact with our Website
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve content
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Social Media Platforms

Our Website displays content from third-party social media platforms:

• YouTube: Embedded videos and playlists
• Twitter/X: Tweet timeline and posts
• Instagram: Posts and photos
• Facebook: Posts and updates
• TikTok: Video content

These platforms may collect data about your interaction with embedded content according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

• YouTube Privacy Policy
• Twitter/X Privacy Policy
• Instagram Privacy Policy
• Facebook Privacy Policy
• TikTok Privacy Policy

4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure

Our Website is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS may process data according to their Privacy Policy.

4.3 Authentication Services

For administrative access, we use Amazon Cognito with Google OAuth. If you authenticate as an administrator, Google may collect information according to their privacy policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your data is stored on secure AWS infrastructure in the United States. We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Website (e.g., AWS, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact form.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.

12. Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers. However, you can configure your browser to block cookies and tracking technologies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Website: Contact Form
• Email: qcteslaguy@gmail.com
• Location: Quad Cities, Iowa, United States