Why You'll Love Carsentials
Modern Car Forums
Ask questions, share advice, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts in a sleek, user-friendly environment. No more outdated answers or clunky interfaces!
Maintenance Tracker
Effortlessly log and track your car’s maintenance history. Get timely reminders and keep your vehicle running at its best, all in one place.
Interactive Event Map
Discover car meets, shows, and clubs near you. Add your own events and never miss out on the automotive action in your area!
Who are we?
Carsentials was initially born because of the need of new and modernized look for car forums. We all hate looking at outdated answers or using outdated websites for car forums when looking for an answer or opinion while working on our cars. Carsentials provides a modern and more user friendly environment for car enthusiasts to ask and get answers. As the development ensued, we have noticed a need for car owners to track their maintenance efficiently and promptly and therefore we have added a functionality to address those needs as well. Carsentials also provides an interactive map for users to search and list events that are happening Nearby whether that is car shows, cars and coffee, or your average local car meet or club. Download it today and see what we have to offer.
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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 28th, 2025
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Carsentials, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
Carsentials is a mobile application designed for car enthusiasts and anyone who wants to take better care of their vehicles. We simplify the process of vehicle maintenance by providing valuable resources and tools to help users stay on top of their automotive needs.
Features include:
Forums where users can ask and answer questions.
A rating system to highlight the best answers.
A maintenance reminder system.
Local automotive event listings.
Community connections for car enthusiasts.
At Carsentials, we are passionate about cars and committed to ensuring a seamless and safe experience for all our users.
We also take the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information we obtain through our app.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data you provide to us (“User Data”) through our application.
“You” / “Users” refers to the app user.
“We” / “Application” refers to Carsentials.
We comply fully with applicable privacy protection legislation, including GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California residents).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use Carsentials:
Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when creating an account or interacting with the app.
Location Information: to provide location-based services such as nearby events.
Usage Information: including the features you use, time spent in the app, and general analytics.
Cookies and Tracking Data: used to enhance your experience and provide core app services.
You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit the functionality of the app.How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for purposes including:
Delivering services such as forums, maintenance reminders, and event listings.
Communicating with you about updates, promotions, or important notices.
Improving app performance, functionality, and user experience.
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. We may share limited personal data in the following cases:With your consent.
With trusted service providers who help us operate the app.
When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Security
We implement industry-standard measures (including encryption and secure storage) to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. Data transmission over the internet is at your own risk.
Data Processing and Legal Basis
Data may be processed by our internal teams or trusted third parties under strict confidentiality agreements.
Processing may occur under different legal bases, including your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests.
Depending on your location, data may be transferred outside your country. Safeguards are applied where legally required.
Retention of Data
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
Restriction: Limit how your data is processed.
Portability: Transfer your data to another provider.
Objection: Object to certain processing activities.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@carsentials.app.
Children’s Privacy
Carsentials is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Subscriptions and In-App Purchases
Purchases are handled securely through Google Play.
We do not store banking or payment data.
All in-app purchases are final. We do not offer refunds.
Content Restrictions and Disclaimers
Carsentials does not permit illegal content or inappropriate material. Violations may result in account suspension or removal.
Maintenance reminders are general suggestions only. Always refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines.
Carsentials is not liable for damages arising from use of the app, including reliance on forum content, reminders, or event postings.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may request:
Information on categories of personal data we collect and share.
Access to your data.
Deletion of your data.
Details on financial incentives (if any).
We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. Identity verification may be required.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be effective immediately upon posting within the app. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@carsentials.app