Cars & Coffee Directory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at carsandcoffeedirectory.com, a free public directory of Cars and Coffee meetups, car shows, and automotive events across the United States. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. The information we do collect falls into a few categories:
- Event submissions. When you submit an event to the directory, we collect the details you provide, such as the event name, location, date and time, description, and any contact or organizer information you choose to include. Submitted events are intended to be published publicly on the site.
- Optional account information. If you create an account, we collect the information needed to set it up, such as your email address and a display name, along with any profile details or preferences you choose to add. You can use much of the site without an account.
- Usage and analytics data. Like most websites, we automatically receive certain technical information when you visit, such as your approximate location (derived from your IP address), browser and device type, the pages you view, referring links, and general interaction data. This is collected through analytics and advertising tools described below.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and maintain event listings in the directory.
- Create and manage your account, if you choose to have one.
- Operate, improve, and troubleshoot the site and understand how visitors use it.
- Display advertising and relevant affiliate content that helps keep the directory free.
- Respond to your messages, event submissions, and support requests.
- Protect against spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity.
Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the site. Google and its partners, including the DoubleClick ad platform, use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads to you based on your interests and to measure ad performance.
You can control the ads you see and opt out of personalized advertising:
- Manage your Google ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads from Google at https://adssettings.google.com.
- Opt out of interest-based advertising from many participating third-party vendors at https://www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google’s policies at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function as intended if you do.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors find and use the site. GA4 measures information such as the pages you visit, how long you spend on them, the approximate geographic region you are in, the device and browser you use, and how you arrived at the site. This helps us see which events and pages are popular and improve the directory over time. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar identifiers to collect this data, and the information is processed in aggregate. You can learn more, and opt out across sites, using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Links (Amazon Associates)
Cars & Coffee Directory is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click certain links on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate links, and links to other partners, may set cookies in your browser that allow the retailer to attribute a purchase to our site. We do not receive your payment details from these purchases. We only recommend products we believe are relevant to car enthusiasts, and using an affiliate link is always optional.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. Event details you submit for publication are shown publicly on the site. We share limited data with the service providers that help us operate, such as our hosting and database provider, our analytics provider (Google), and our advertising and affiliate partners (Google and Amazon), solely so they can perform those services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public.
Your Choices
You can opt out of personalized advertising using the links above, adjust or disable cookies in your browser, and choose not to create an account. If you have an account, you can update or request deletion of your information by contacting us. If you would like a published event listing corrected or removed, just let us know.
Children’s Privacy
The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to 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 so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our practices or the law change. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at bretjutras@gmail.com. You can also review our Terms of Service.