Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 August 2026
Motor Wiki (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a car encyclopedia at motor-wiki.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we handle when you use the site, why we handle it, and what choices you have. It is written for readers, not for a legal textbook — but it is meant seriously.
Who we are
The site is operated under the Motor Wiki project. For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].
What this policy covers
It applies to the public website motor-wiki.com: encyclopedia entries, brand pages, articles, and ordinary browsing. It does not cover third-party sites we may link to (manufacturer pages, image sources, and so on). Those sites have their own policies.
Information we collect
1. Information you give us
- Contact — If you email us, we receive your address and whatever you put in the message.
- Account or comments — If you register or leave a comment (where that feature is enabled), we store the details you submit (for example username, email, comment text).
2. Information collected automatically
- Technical data — Like most websites, our hosting and server logs may record IP address, browser type, device type, pages requested, and timestamps. This is used to run the site securely and diagnose problems.
- Cookies and similar tools — Small files or storage on your device that help the site work (for example remembering preferences) or help us understand traffic. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.
3. What we do not do
We do not sell your personal data. We do not ask for payment card details on Motor Wiki for browsing the encyclopedia. We do not intentionally collect special categories of sensitive data for profiling.
How we use information
- To operate, secure, and improve motor-wiki.com
- To respond when you contact us
- To moderate comments or accounts if those features are active
- To understand which pages are used (in aggregate), so we know what to write next
- To comply with law when we must
Legal bases (EEA/UK readers)
Where GDPR-style rules apply, we typically rely on: legitimate interests (running and securing a public website, understanding usage in aggregate), consent where required for non-essential cookies, and contract/legitimate interest when you ask us to reply to a message. You can withdraw consent for optional cookies through your browser settings and, where available, cookie controls on the site.
Sharing
We use service providers that process data on our behalf — for example web hosting, email, security, and (if enabled) analytics. They are allowed to use data only to provide those services. We may disclose information if required by law, or to protect the site and our users from abuse or fraud.
International transfers
Our hosting and tools may process data in the European Union or other countries. Where data leaves the EEA/UK, we look for providers that use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) where required.
Retention
Server logs are kept only as long as needed for security and operations. Emails and correspondence are kept as long as the conversation is relevant, then deleted or archived routinely. Account and comment data last as long as the account/comment remains, unless you ask us to remove it and we can do so legally.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data, to object to certain processing, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify the request.
Children
Motor Wiki is a general-audience car encyclopedia. It is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the site. No online service is perfectly secure; if you believe something is wrong, contact us promptly.
Changes
We may update this policy as the site evolves. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy, unless a stronger form of consent is required by law for a specific change.
Contact
Privacy questions: [email protected]
Website: https://motor-wiki.com/