Last Updated: January 24, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to CarSandbox ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website carsandbox.com (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: When you contact us via email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Feedback and Submissions: Any feedback, suggestions, car submissions, or other content you provide to us.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior.
- Local Storage: We use browser local storage to save your bookmarked cars locally on your device. This data is stored only on your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
3. Third-Party Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users interact with our Site. These services may collect information about your use of our Site and other websites.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
- Improve, personalize, and expand our Site
- Understand and analyze how you use our Site
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only if you've opted in)
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security vulnerabilities
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., saving your bookmarks).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: If we implement Google AdSense or other ad networks, these cookies may be used to display personalized ads based on your interests.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit your browser's help section.
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense (If Implemented)
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
GSAP and External Libraries
We use GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) and Google Fonts to enhance the Site's functionality and appearance. These services may collect usage data as outlined in their respective privacy policies.
External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., car manufacturer sites, Unsplash for images). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Storage and Security
Where We Store Data
CarSandbox is a static website hosted on GitHub Pages. We do not collect or store personal data on our own servers. Any data you provide via email is stored by your email service provider and ours.
Local Storage
Your bookmarked cars are stored locally in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third party.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@carsandbox.com.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, our Site does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for DNT compliance.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
International Users
CarSandbox is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@carsandbox.com.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell personal data).
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@carsandbox.com.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@carsandbox.com
Website: https://carsandbox.com
Consent
By using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Thank you for trusting CarSandbox with your privacy. We're committed to protecting your data and providing a safe, enjoyable experience on our Site.