Privacy Policy for The Truck Table
Welcome to The Truck Table (thetrucktable.com). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you visit our website. We're a one-man shop in the Colorado Rockies, and we take your privacy as seriously as we take torque specs.
Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with The Truck Table, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Comments and feedback you submit on articles or through contact forms
Any other information you choose to share when communicating with us
We don't ask for information we don't need. If we're asking for it, there's a reason — usually to answer your question or send you updates about truck mods that won't kill you.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, thetrucktable.com automatically collects certain technical information when you visit:
IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or search terms that brought you here
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Truck Table uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand which articles are useful and which topics need more coverage
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality on thetrucktable.com, but the core content will still be accessible.
Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and user behavior. These services collect data about your visit, including pages viewed, time on site, and traffic sources. This information is aggregated and anonymized — we see trends, not individuals.
How We Use Your Information
The Truck Table uses collected information for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve our website content and functionality
To respond to your questions, comments, and support requests
To send newsletters and updates about new articles (only if you've subscribed)
To analyze site usage and understand what content is most valuable to our readers
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We don't sell your data. We don't rent your data. We don't trade it for parts. Your information stays with us or with trusted service providers who help us run the site.
Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
The Truck Table does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate thetrucktable.com, such as:
Web hosting providers
Email service providers for newsletters
Analytics platforms
Security and performance monitoring services
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with legal processes
Protect the rights, property, or safety of The Truck Table, our users, or others
Investigate or prevent fraud, security issues, or technical problems
Business Transfers
If The Truck Table is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We'll notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions and correspondence are retained for customer service and legal purposes
Analytics data is typically retained in aggregated form for historical analysis
Server logs and technical data are retained for security and troubleshooting purposes
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights and Choices
You have rights regarding your personal information. At The Truck Table, we respect those rights:
Access and Correction
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you. If that information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as records we're required to keep for tax or legal purposes).
Opt-Out of Communications
If you've subscribed to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email we send. Once you unsubscribe, we'll remove you from our mailing list promptly.
Cookie Management
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, and thetrucktable.com does not respond to these signals at this time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Children's Privacy
The Truck Table is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete that information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
The Truck Table operates from the United States. If you access thetrucktable.com from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries as described in this privacy policy.
Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure server infrastructure with encryption
Regular security monitoring and updates
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Secure data transmission protocols (HTTPS)
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You're responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials.
Third-Party Links
The Truck Table may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This privacy policy applies only to thetrucktable.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Just because we link to a parts supplier or reference a manufacturer doesn't mean we control their data practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
Post the revised policy on this page
Notify you of material changes through a notice on our website or via email (if you've subscribed)
Your continued use of thetrucktable.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised privacy policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact The Truck Table:
Website: thetrucktable.com
We'll respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible. This is a one-person operation, so please allow reasonable time for a response — especially if I'm under a truck when your message arrives.
Your Consent
By using The Truck Table website, you consent to this privacy policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use thetrucktable.com.