Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how arfc.org ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and interact with our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining full compliance with third-party vendor and advertising network requirements, including Google AdSense.

1. Information We Collect

Log Files & Technical Usage Data: Like most web servers, we automatically log basic visitor details to administer the site and monitor system health. This includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamps, and on-page interaction counts. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Direct Inquiries: If you submit a query or communication through a designated contact channel on our site, we receive the details you choose to provide (such as name, email address, and message text). This information is utilized exclusively to respond to your specific request.

2. Cookies and Web Beacons

We use standard HTTP cookies to store user preferences, record session interactions, and serve appropriate layout formats based on browser specifications.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Google is a third-party vendor on arfc.org. Google and its ad technology partners use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to serve advertisements based on your visits to our site and other destinations across the web.

  • DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to display targeted advertisements to our users based on their browsing activity.
  • Ad Personalization: Depending on your physical region and explicit privacy choices, ads may be personalized (tailored to prior browsing history) or non-personalized (contextual ads based on current page content).
  • Opt-Out Options:

Third-party advertising servers automatically receive your IP address when ad units render in your browser. We have no direct access to or control over cookies or trackers deployed by third-party advertisers.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not govern external ad partners or websites linked throughout our vehicle directory. Please review the relevant policy documents of those entities, such as the Google Privacy & Terms for Advertising, for detailed explanations of their data handling and opt-out procedures.

5. Controlling Cookies in Your Browser

You can adjust, block, or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. Refer to the official support documentation for your browser:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Apple Safari

Disabling essential cookies may impair certain features or visual elements across the site.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents maintain specific rights regarding personal data:

  • The right to know what personal data categories and pieces have been collected.
  • The right to request deletion of collected personal information.
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data. While we do not sell personal data for monetary compensation, third-party ad tracking may qualify as "sharing" under California law. You may exercise opt-out rights via the ad privacy links listed in Section 3.

7. European Privacy Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

For visitors residing within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom:

  • We process operational logs under legitimate interests (protecting website infrastructure and security) and handle tracking/ad identifiers based on consent.
  • You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data.
  • Where required by law, a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) is used to record user preferences prior to loading non-essential cookies or personalized ads.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

arfc.org does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal details through our site, please notify us immediately so we can remove the data from our records.

9. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changing legal, operational, or technical requirements. Any revisions will appear on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please reach out through the contact form or designated inquiry channel on arfc.org.