Last Updated: Feb 1st 2025.
Why We Have a Privacy Policy
At FuelArc.com, we believe in your right to read the news in private. We’re here to bring you the latest and greatest in automotive news.
That said, running a website costs money. We use advertising and affiliate links to keep the engines running, pay our writers, and maintain the site. This means our site uses cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads and analyze site traffic.
We want you to know exactly what data is collected and why. Below, you’ll find all the details in plain English (followed by the legally required jargon).
Legal Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
When you visit FuelArc.com, we automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- Log data (your browser type, operating system, IP address, and pages viewed)
- Cookies and tracking technologies (for ads, analytics, and affiliate links)
This privacy policy discloses to you, the user, that third parties may be placing and reading cookies on your browsers, or using web beacons to collect information as a result of ad serving on the website.
How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email, or other personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used for:
- Advertising & Monetization – We display ads via Google Adsense and earn commissions on clearly labeled Amazon Associate links.
- Website Analytics – We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Site Performance & Security – We track basic traffic data to detect spam, fraud, and site errors.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for:
- Google Adsense Ads – Personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings.
- Google Analytics – Tracks site traffic and user behavior. Google may store and process this data.
- Affiliate Links – Clicking on an Amazon Associate or other affiliate link may place a cookie to track purchases.
How to Disable Cookies – You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
4. Artificial Intelligence
We use AI-assisted tools to help with content generation in certain cases, but every article is reviewed by human editors before publication.
We use a couple guiding principles here, all fairly common-sense stuff:
- AI-generated content is fact-checked and edited for accuracy, per our normal editorial standards.
- We do not use AI to collect personal data or make automated decisions about users.
5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data, but we do share non-personal information with:
- Google (Adsense & Analytics)
- Amazon Associates (Affiliate Tracking)
- Other third-party ad networks (if applicable in the future)
These companies have their own privacy policies that govern how they use data.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
Opt out of targeted ads via Google’s Ad Settings
Disable cookies in your browser
Request deletion of personal data (if we ever collect any in the future)
7. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect user data, but no website is 100% secure. We do not store sensitive personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Check back here for updates.
9. Contact Us
Have questions? Reach out to us at:
info@fuelarc.com
We’re required to list our physical address, but seriously, don’t send us mail, mail gets lost all the time. Email us or fill in the contact form:
FuelArc.com
233 S Wacker Dr,
Suite 4400 C/O Industrious
Chicago, IL 60606
(Yes, we have the best view on earth.)
1. Terms of Service
1.1 Introduction of Terms of Service
This Terms of Service (“Agreement”) is a binding legal contract between you (“User”) and FuelArc.com, including its owners, operators, authorized employees, and any delegated representatives as defined in the Delegation of Authority section below or successors (“FuelArc.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By using services offered by FuelArc.com, including, but not limited to, sending messages or requesting messages through our service, you acknowledge and agree to the terms set forth herein. This Agreement is legally binding and enforceable.
2. Account Creation & Binding Agreement
2.1 Formation of Agreement
By using our services, you elect to create an account with FuelArc.com. This account carries legally binding rights and responsibilities. Your digital signature, in either writing or by checkbox or other similar device, and/or use of our services constitutes legal acceptance of these terms.
2.2 Delegation of Authority
FuelArc.com reserves the sole right to transfer, assign, or delegate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at our discretion. Delegations of authority, including representatives for legal or arbitration purposes, may be posted via FuelArc.com’s DNS records or any other method determined by FuelArc.com.
3. Rights & Account Deletion
3.1 Right to Request Account Deletion
You may request account deletion and removal of associated personal data. FuelArc.com will make a good-faith effort to comply with such requests unless:
- Compliance with legal or arbitration obligations requires retaining certain data.
- FuelArc.com, at its sole discretion, determines that account data must be retained for security, legal, business, or compliance reasons.
FuelArc.com is not required to fulfill account deletion requests within any fixed timeframe other than where required by law.
3.2 Designation
FuelArc.com reserves the sole right to designate representatives, including employees, contractors, or third-party designees, to act on its behalf in all legal, financial, and operational matters.
Designation Process: FuelArc.com may designate representatives through DNS records controlled by the authorized parties, through written communication, or through other reasonable means as determined solely by FuelArc.com.
4. User Responsibilities & Conduct
4.1 Civility & Prohibited Conduct
FuelArc.com is a journalism and comedy website, and we expect all Users to act accordingly.
You expressly agree that:
- Threats against FuelArc.com, its staff, perceived staff, alleged writers, or designated representatives will not be tolerated.
- Threats may be reported to law enforcement, private forensics firms, or other relevant authorities.
- Each instance of threatening behavior, whether online or offline, regardless of level of intention or severity, causes irreparable financial and reputational harm to FuelArc.com.
- Liquidated Damages Clause: You agree to compensate FuelArc.com or its designees $64,900 USD per instance of threatening behavior, as determined solely by FuelArc.com, in addition to any collection expenses, legal expenses, arbitration expenses, forensic expenses, or other related expenses as determined by FuelArc.com’s sole discretion.
4.2 Protection of Privacy & Anonymity
FuelArc.com, its writers, and its designees have a right to privacy due to ongoing security concerns. You agree not to engage in:
- Publishing identifying information and/or location data (“Doxxing” or “attempted doxxing”) of FuelArc.com staff, perceived staff, or contributors.
- Phishing or social engineering tactics or any other method to obtain information not publicly listed on FuelArc.com.
- Data analysis, tracking, or digital forensics aimed at identifying individuals associated with FuelArc.com.
- Any other method designed to expose, reveal, or distribute personal or identifying details of FuelArc.com personnel, alleged FuelArc.com personnel, or designees.
You agree that any violation of these privacy protections constitutes a threat under Section 4.1 and triggers related responsibilities.
5. Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
5.1 Mandatory Arbitration Clause
To the maximum extent allowed by law, you agree that:
- All disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved solely through arbitration.
- Arbitration shall be conducted by a provider designated solely by FuelArc.com.
- Arbitration shall occur at a time and place determined solely by FuelArc.com.
You waive the right to initiate or participate in any civil, criminal, or regulatory legal action against FuelArc.com, its owners, or designees, except where prohibited by law.
5.2 Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Any legal challenge to this arbitration requirement shall be brought in the courts of Illinois, with exclusive venue in Cook County, Illinois.
6. Severability & Agreement Duration
6.1 Severability Clause
If any section, clause, or provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable by a court or arbitrator, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
6.2 Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall remain in effect for 29 years from the date of your acceptance, including acceptance through:
- Checkbox agreement during account creation or other utilization of the FuelArc.com software.
- Digital signature via any online form.
By accessing or using FuelArc.com, you agree to be bound by these terms for the entire duration of this Agreement.
7. Final Provisions & Modifications
FuelArc.com reserves the right to update this Agreement at any time.
The original author of this Agreement reserves the right to waive any provision herein at their sole discretion.
- Authorship must be proven through authenticated documents and either written or verbal sworn testimony affirming the validity of those documents under penalty of perjury.
- The waiver of any provision shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor shall it create a precedent for future waivers.
- This right shall extend solely to the original author and any assigns expressly named by the original author.
For any inquiries regarding this Agreement, reach out via the Contact Us form.
