Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 16, 2026
Car Audio Shops ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website caraudioshops.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
Information we collect
Business listing information
Our directory contains information about car audio installation businesses across the United States. This information — including business names, addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, services offered, and customer reviews — is compiled from publicly available sources. We do not collect this information directly from the businesses listed.
Automatically collected information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through analytics and performance monitoring tools. This may include:
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Approximate geographic location (country, region, city level)
- Referring website or search terms
- Screen resolution and viewport size
- Page load performance and interaction metrics
This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify individual visitors. We do not require account creation, and we do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal information from site visitors.
Analytics and third-party services
We use the following third-party services to understand how our site is used and to improve performance:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to measure site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit, what pages you view, and what other sites you visited prior. We use this information solely to improve our website. Google Analytics places cookies on your browser to identify you as a unique visitor, but this data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy · Opt out of Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our site through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity may capture mouse movements, clicks, and scroll behavior. This data is anonymized and used solely to identify usability issues and improve the site experience.
Learn more: Microsoft Privacy Statement
Vercel Speed Insights
We use Vercel Speed Insights to monitor page load performance. This service collects anonymized performance metrics (such as page load times and web vitals) to help us maintain a fast website experience.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — set by the analytics services described above. These cookies help us understand site usage and improve performance. We do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting purposes.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique visitors | Up to 2 years |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session recording and analytics | Up to 1 year |
| MUID, ANONCHK | Microsoft Clarity | Identify unique browsers | Up to 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking cookies may affect how the site functions for analytics purposes but will not affect your ability to browse the directory.
Business owner rights
If you are a business owner and your business is listed on our site, you have the right to:
- Request updates — correct or update your business information
- Request removal — have your listing removed from the directory entirely
- Report inaccuracies — flag any incorrect information about your business
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@caraudioshops.com. Please include the business name and location so we can locate your listing. We will respond within 10 business days.
Your privacy rights (California residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. The analytics data we collect is used solely for site improvement as described above.
To submit a request related to your rights under California law, contact us at hello@caraudioshops.com.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information on our site. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we use modern security practices in our hosting and infrastructure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
Our site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, contact us at:
Email: hello@caraudioshops.com