Privacy Policy

Thank you for using OilChangeCalculator.com (hereinafter referred to as "this site").

This privacy policy outlines our commitment to protecting your privacy and personal information while providing accurate oil change cost estimates and maintenance recommendations.

Information Collection

We collect minimal user information to provide accurate oil change cost calculations:

• Vehicle type and model information provided by users
• Oil type preferences and maintenance schedules
• Vehicle usage patterns and mileage data
• Anonymous usage data for improving our calculator accuracy

Data Usage

The information you provide is used solely to:

• Generate accurate oil change cost estimates
• Improve our maintenance calculations
• Provide personalized service recommendations
• Enhance our pricing algorithms
• Improve user experience and calculator accuracy

Vehicle Data Protection

We understand the sensitivity of vehicle information and implement additional measures to protect:

• Vehicle maintenance records
• Service history data
• Performance metrics
• Personal maintenance preferences

Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies and Google Analytics for:

• Improving calculator functionality
• Understanding user interactions with cost estimation tools
• Delivering relevant maintenance recommendations
• Remembering user preferences for future calculations

Site visitors can reject cookies through browser settings, disable personalized ads at https://www.google.com/settings/ads, and opt out of third-party vendor cookies used for personalized advertising at https://www.aboutads.info.

Data Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

• Encryption of sensitive vehicle data
• Secure processing of maintenance information
• Regular security audits and updates
• Strict access controls for user data

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Vehicle maintenance data analysis
• Service cost tracking
• Technical calculations and recommendations
• Usage analytics and site optimization

All third-party services are carefully selected to maintain the highest standards of data protection and privacy.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your stored vehicle maintenance data
• Opt-out of non-essential data collection
• Request deletion of your vehicle information
• Modify your maintenance preferences
• Limit the information you share

Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide accurate cost estimates
• Maintain calculator accuracy
• Comply with legal requirements
• Support user inquiries

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact our privacy team at: [email protected]