Last updated: 19 September 2026
This website, klavssimkus.com, is a personal automotive blog operated by Klavs Simkus in the United Kingdom. For privacy questions or requests, use our Contact Us page.
Information we use
When you contact us, comment or subscribe to the newsletter, we collect the details you provide, such as your name, email address and message. Comments and display names may be public; email addresses are not displayed with comments. Our hosting and security providers may also process technical information, including IP addresses and browser details.
We use this information to respond to enquiries, publish and moderate comments, send requested newsletters, and maintain website security. We rely on legitimate interests for running the blog and handling enquiries, and consent for newsletters and optional tracking. You can unsubscribe using the link in any newsletter or through our Contact Us page.
Analytics, advertising and service providers
We use Google Analytics to understand readership and Google AdSense to display advertising. These services may process device information, browsing activity and cookie identifiers, subject to your consent where required. Read how Google uses information from partner websites.
Hosting, email, newsletter and website-support providers process information as needed to provide their services. Some providers may process data outside the UK, where applicable data-transfer safeguards are required. Information may also be disclosed where required by law. External websites have their own privacy policies.
Retention and your rights
We retain information for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected, including handling enquiries, maintaining relevant comments and meeting legal obligations. Newsletter details are retained while you subscribe; a minimal opt-out record may be kept to prevent further emails.
Under applicable data protection law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of your information, or object to certain processing. You can withdraw consent at any time. Contact us through our Contact Us page. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
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