Effective Date: April 10, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how data is collected, used, and protected when you use https://turbogear.co.uk.
Who We Are
This website operates under the domain name: https://turbogear.co.uk. It provides reviews, comparisons, and information about car accessories, tools, and automotive gear in the UK.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on this site, the data entered into the comments form is collected, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymised string generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if it is in use. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. Once approved, your profile image may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If images are uploaded to the website, avoid including embedded location data such as EXIF GPS. Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
If a comment is left on this site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will remain for one year.
When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when the browser is closed.
Upon logging in, cookies are set to store login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies remain for one year. If the “Remember Me” option is selected, login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If content is edited or published, an additional cookie is stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and only records the post ID. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or external articles. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has accessed the third-party website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, include tracking technologies, and monitor interactions with their content, especially if you are logged in to those services.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this website may be affiliate links, including those from Amazon and other platforms. If a purchase is made through these links, a small commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate partnerships do not influence product rankings or recommendations. All content remains independent and based on research and user-focused analysis.
Who We Share Your Data With
If a password reset is requested, the IP address may be included in the reset email for verification and security purposes.
No personal data is sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long Your Data Is Retained
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely. This helps recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users (if applicable), personal data provided in profiles is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Site administrators can also access and manage this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data stored about you.
You may also request that personal data be erased. This does not include any data that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to ensure site security and integrity.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please get in touch via the contact page: https://turbogear.co.uk/contact