The Auto Knowledge ("we", "our", "us") operates a blog and informational platform focused on automobiles. We are committed to protecting personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (UAE PDPL) and applicable international best practices.

By using www.theautoknowlwdge.com (the "Site"), you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal data directly through forms, registrations, or comments. However, through standard web operations we may automatically collect:

Automatically Collected Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device characteristics
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Page views and navigation paths
• Date/time of visits
• Approximate geographic location

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

If enabled, analytics and performance tools may use:

• First-party cookies for website functionality
• Third-party cookies for analytics

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process minimal technical data for:

• Improving website performance and security
• Monitoring traffic analytics and usage trends
• Ensuring content availability and user experience

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on:

• Legitimate interest: Site functionality, fraud prevention, analytics
• Consent, where required for cookies or third-party tracking

4. Third-Party Services

We may use:

• Web hosting and CDN providers
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Embed content such as YouTube videos or social media

Each third party operates under its own privacy policy and may process IP addresses or usage data.

5. Data Retention

Server logs and analytics data may be retained for up to 12 months, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We apply reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

7. Data Rights (UAE PDPL)

You have the right to request:

• Access to personal data (if identifiable)
• Correction or deletion (where applicable)
• Restriction of processing
• Withdrawal of consent (for cookies/analytics)

Requests may require identity confirmation.

8. International Data Transfers

If data is stored or processed outside the UAE, we ensure compliance with recognized protection standards.

9. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest updated date will always be displayed at the top.

11. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries or data rights requests, contact us at: