Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026 · Effective immediately
1. Who We Are
Ignition Picks (ignitionpicks.site) is an independent automotive tool review website. We publish shop-proven reviews of tools tested across 40+ real jobs with calibrated instruments. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program.
We do not accept manufacturer samples, sponsored products, or paid reviews. All tools are purchased at full retail price. Our editorial opinions are our own.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate this website and improve your experience:
- Email address — only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact form submissions — name, email, and message content you provide
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referral source (collected anonymously via analytics)
- Device information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution (anonymized)
- IP address — temporarily logged for security and spam prevention
We do not collect financial information, social security numbers, or government identification of any kind.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver newsletter content you opted into receiving
- Respond to contact form inquiries
- Analyze aggregate site traffic to understand which reviews are most useful
- Prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Improve site performance and content relevance
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for personalized advertising beyond the scope of affiliate product links within our editorial content.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Ignition Picks is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click a product link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate commissions do not influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations. Every tool is purchased at full retail price and tested independently. The editorial verdict is based solely on measured performance data.
Products are recommended based on calibrated measurements, real-world testing across 40+ jobs, and multi-vehicle validation — never based on commission rates or affiliate incentives.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Amazon Associates — affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
- Google Analytics — anonymized traffic analysis and audience insights
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery and subscription management
- Web hosting provider — server infrastructure and content delivery
- WordPress — content management system
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for detailed information about their data practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscriptions — until you unsubscribe
- Contact form data — 12 months after inquiry resolution
- Analytics data — 26 months (anonymized aggregate data may be kept longer)
- Server logs — 90 days
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of newsletter communications at any time
- Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
- Request a portable copy of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided in Section 11. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make material changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers via email.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: privacy@ignitionpicks.site
Or use our contact form.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.