Privacy Policy

1. Controller and scope

This privacy policy applies to the use of our editorial website, including articles, category pages, tag pages, contact points, and newsletter signups. The controller for this website is the team operating Auto Plan Expert.

2. Data we process

• Technical access data such as IP address, browser type, device details, referrer, and access time.
• Usage data used to keep the service stable, measure reach, and improve the site.
• Form data when you submit your email address for the newsletter.
• Language preferences and similar settings that may be stored locally.

3. Purposes of processing

We process data to provide the website, deliver content in the correct language, prevent abuse, analyze usage, and manage newsletter subscriptions.

4. Cookies, analytics, and consent

The website uses necessary functionality for language and session handling. Analytics and tracking features may depend on consent. If you decline tracking, the core content remains available.

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to the newsletter, we store your email address together with technical details such as language, signup source, and subscription timestamp. This data is used only to manage the newsletter audience and maintain technical traceability.

6. Sharing with third parties

We do not sell personal data. Data may only be shared where this is technically necessary, legally required, or needed to assert legitimate claims.

7. Your rights

You may request access to stored personal data and, where the legal conditions are met, request correction, deletion, restriction of processing, or object to processing.

8. Retention period

We store personal data only as long as required for the relevant purpose or as long as statutory retention obligations apply.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@autoplanexpert.com.