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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Welcome to SMOGCHECK.ORG (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website SMOGCHECK.ORG (the “Site”). This policy applies to all visitors, including residents of California under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information (such as names, email addresses, or other identifiable data) from our visitors unless voluntarily provided (e.g., through contact forms, if applicable). However, we may collect non-personal information through the use of cookies and similar technologies as described below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons or pixels) to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our Site. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Usage Data: Information about your device, browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
  • Analytics: Aggregated data to analyze Site performance and user behavior, such as through third-party services like Google Analytics.

Cookies may be session-based (temporary) or persistent (stored until deleted or expired). We do not use cookies to collect personal information that directly identifies you.

2. How We Use Information

We use the non-personal information collected through cookies for the following purposes:

  • To improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
  • To analyze Site usage and trends to enhance user experience.
  • To ensure the Site operates effectively and securely.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information, as we do not collect it. Non-personal information collected via cookies may be shared with:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share usage data with trusted third parties (e.g., analytics providers) to help us operate and improve the Site. These providers are contractually obligated to protect the data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
  • Business Transfers: If our business is sold or merged, non-personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Your Choices

You have control over cookies and how your data is handled:

  • Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
  • Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no uniform standard for such signals. However, you can manage tracking through your browser settings or opt-out of third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).

5. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA regarding your personal information. Since we do not collect personal information, most CCPA/CPRA requirements (e.g., rights to access, delete, or opt-out of sales) do not apply. However, you have the right to:

  • Know: Understand what categories of information we collect and how they are used, as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • Opt-Out of Sales: We do not sell personal information, so no opt-out is necessary.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights or if you have questions, please contact us using the information in Section 9.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the non-personal information we collect, including secure server protocols and industry-standard practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
privacypolicyquestions@smogcheck.org

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

11. Restrictions for EU Residents

Our Site is not intended for use by individuals located in European Union (EU) countries.

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