Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
1. About The Charge Port
The Charge Port is an independent editorial publication covering the U.S. electric vehicle market. We publish original research on EV insurance costs, battery warranties, depreciation, state incentives, and side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and we track ongoing industry news from vetted third-party publishers. This policy describes how we handle the limited data collected when you visit the site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information. When you visit the site, standard web-analytics data is logged — your IP address (partially anonymized), browser type, device type, referring URL, and the pages you visit. We use a first-party cookie to remember your theme preference (dark or light mode). If you submit the contact form, your name, email address, and message are sent to the editorial team via a third-party form processor (Web3Forms).
3. How We Use Your Information
Collected information is used to improve site performance, understand which tools and articles are most useful, detect abuse, respond to contact-form submissions, and serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense. We do not sell personal information, and we do not combine analytics data with any personally identifiable information to build profiles.
4. Advertising Partners
This site displays advertising served by Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or, for many third-party networks, aboutads.info. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Privacy & Terms.
5. Affiliate Relationships
The Charge Port participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on the Gear page. Our editorial recommendations are made independently of commission rates — we recommend products and services we would recommend to a friend. Any affiliate link on the site may be identified by the rel="sponsored" attribute.
6. Analytics & Performance
We use Google Analytics 4 and Vercel Web Analytics + Speed Insights to understand aggregate traffic patterns and page-load performance. Both services are configured with IP anonymization enabled where supported. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Third-Party Embeds
Certain pages embed content from third-party platforms: YouTube (video embeds), X/Twitter (social embeds), and Google Maps (charging-station imagery where applicable). Each of these providers operates its own cookies and analytics when the embedded content is loaded. Their data practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.
8. Cookies
We use one first-party functional cookie to remember your light/dark theme preference. Third-party advertising and analytics partners (listed above) may set additional cookies. You can clear or block cookies through your browser settings at any time; site functionality outside of theme persistence will not be affected.
9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the right to access, correct, delete, export, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to direct marketing. The lawful basis for our processing is legitimate interest for analytics and consent for personalized advertising. Contact us to exercise these rights — we aim to respond within 30 days.
10. CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Users)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of personal information, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense; however, the California Consumer Privacy Act's broad definition of "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising may apply to the ad-cookie practices described in Section 4 above. You can opt out of personalized advertising as described there.
11. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 14 months (Google Analytics default). Contact-form submissions are retained for 24 months for reference. Cookies expire per the schedules set by each service — typically 30 days to 2 years.
12. Children's Privacy
The Charge Port is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, the services we use, or regulatory requirements. Material changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after such an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact
Questions or requests relating to this privacy policy can be submitted via the contact page. Please allow up to 30 days for a response.