Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: 27 February 2026

Welcome to WhatToDrive.com (“we”, “our”, “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website and read our automotive blog content, including car reviews, comparisons, guides, and related articles (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1) Information We Collect

A) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information you choose to share with us, for example when you email us:

  • Name (if you provide it)
  • Email address
  • Message content and any other details you include

Comments: At present, comments are disabled on the Site. If we enable comments in the future, we may collect the information shown in the comment form (and may also collect IP address/browser data for spam prevention). This Privacy Policy will apply to that data.

B) Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect certain information such as:

  • IP address (may be stored in logs)
  • Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages
  • Approximate location (city/country level)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3)

2) How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Respond to your emails and inquiries
  • Improve articles, content quality, and website performance
  • Understand traffic and usage patterns through analytics
  • Protect the Site from spam, fraud, and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and to understand how visitors use the Site.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are visited, time on site, general device/browser information). This helps us improve content and performance.

Cookie Control

You can control cookies via your browser settings (block, delete, or limit cookies). Note that disabling cookies may impact some Site functionality.

If we implement a cookie consent banner (especially for EEA/UK visitors), you will be able to manage your preferences through that banner where required by law.

4) Advertising (Current & Future)

Currently, we do not display ads on WhatToDrive.com.
In the future, we may use advertising networks (such as Google and others). If we do:

  • Ad partners may use cookies to display and measure ads
  • Some ads may be personalized depending on your region and consent/settings

When advertising is introduced, we may update this policy and/or show additional notices (like cookie consent options) as required.

5) Affiliate Links (Current & Future)

Currently, affiliate links may be limited or not active. In the future, we may use affiliate links in some articles (for example, links to car products, tools, or services). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technology to track referrals according to their own privacy policies.

6) Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary:

  • With service providers that help us run the Site (hosting, analytics, security tools)
  • To comply with law, legal processes, or lawful requests
  • To protect our rights, users, and the security of the Site
  • In a business transfer (e.g., merger/acquisition), where data may be transferred as part of assets

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for:

  • Responding to inquiries
  • Maintaining security and logs
  • Legal, accounting, or compliance purposes

8) Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Your Rights (EEA/UK/GDPR & Other Regions)

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)

To make a request, contact us at:
info@whattodrive.com or contact@whattodrive.com

GDPR Legal Bases (Where Applicable)

We may process data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., certain cookies where required)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site, analytics, security)
  • Legal obligations (compliance and protection)

10) Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11) Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our articles may include links to third-party websites (brands, marketplaces, tools) and may occasionally embed content (e.g., videos). Third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

12) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

13) Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: