Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 6, 2025

Welcome to LubeGuide.org. This Privacy Policy explains how LubeGuide.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you access or use our website, LubeGuide.org (the “Site”), and its related content, tools, and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways to operate our Site and provide a better experience for our users.

a) Information You Provide to Us Directly:

  • Contact Information: When you contact us through our secure contact form, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name and email address, along with the content of your message.

b) Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log Files: Like most websites, we follow a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit the Site. The information collected includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and gathering demographic information.

  • Cookies and Web Beacons: We use “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website

  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website’s content and features

  • Understand and analyze how you use our website

  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests through our contact form

  • Serve advertisements and measure their effectiveness

  • Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our Site

Advertising Partners and Cookies

LubeGuide.org is supported by third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our Site.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites.

  • Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

  • Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie for personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page.

Our advertising partners have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies. We have no access to or control over the cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

Your Data Protection Rights

LubeGuide.org is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:a) For Residents of Canada (PIPEDA):

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information that we hold.

  • The right to correction (rectification): You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

  • The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

b) For Residents of the European Economic Area (GDPR):If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

  • The right of rectification, objection, and restriction of processing.

  • The right to data portability.

  • The right to withdraw consent.

c) For Residents of California (CCPA/CPRA):If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is being collected about you.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data. LubeGuide.org does not sell your personal information, but our advertising partners may use data in ways that could be considered a “sale” or “share” under California law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 7.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Information

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe that your child has provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will do our best to promptly remove such information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us using our secure form:Contact Form: https://lubeguide.org/contact/