Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how CarBike Insight (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit carbikeinsight.com (the “Site”). We publish automotive news, reviews, and guides for readers in India and elsewhere. By using the Site, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Who we are

The Site is operated by CarBike Insight. For privacy questions or requests, contact us at hello@carbikeinsight.com or use our Contact page.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide: When you use our contact form, we receive your name, email address, message topic, and message text. If you leave a comment (where enabled), we may collect the name, email, and comment you submit.
Automatic technical data: Like most websites, our hosting and security tools may log your IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate date and time of access.
Cookies and similar technologies: We and our service providers may use cookies, local storage, or similar tools to remember preferences, measure traffic, deliver ads (if enabled), and keep the Site secure. See the Cookies section below.

How we use information

We use information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content
Respond to messages you send via the contact form or email
Moderate comments and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
Understand how readers use the Site (analytics) and measure performance
Comply with law and enforce our Terms of Service
Show advertising or affiliate links where disclosed (see our Disclaimer)

Legal basis (including India)

Where applicable, including under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and related rules, we process personal data based on one or more of: your consent (for example when you submit the contact form), our legitimate interests in running a secure and useful publication, and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent where processing is consent-based by contacting us; withdrawal does not affect processing already done lawfully.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use:

Essential cookies: Needed for basic Site functions, security, or caching (for example performance or cache plugins).
Analytics cookies: To understand traffic and popular articles (for example Google Analytics or similar, if enabled).
Advertising cookies: If we use ad networks (for example Google AdSense), they may set cookies to show relevant ads and measure ad performance.
Preference cookies: To remember choices where the Site offers them.

You can control cookies through your browser settings (block or delete cookies). Blocking essential cookies may affect how the Site works. Where required, we will ask for consent before non-essential cookies.

Third-party services

We use trusted providers to run the Site. Depending on our configuration, these may include:

Web hosting and content delivery
WordPress plugins for SEO (for example Rank Math), caching and optimization (for example WP-Optimize), security, and spam filtering
Analytics or advertising partners (for example Google), if enabled
Email delivery for contact form messages (via our hosting or mail provider)

These providers process data only as needed to perform their services and under their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product.

How long we keep data

We keep contact form messages and related email correspondence for as long as needed to respond and for reasonable business records, unless a longer period is required by law. Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for a limited period defined by our hosting or analytics tools. Comment data remains while the comment is published or until we delete it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Ask what personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of data we no longer need (subject to legal exceptions)
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email hello@carbikeinsight.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

Children

The Site is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Links to other sites

Our articles may link to manufacturer sites, dealers, or other third parties. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Read their policies before providing personal data.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Questions: hello@carbikeinsight.com