Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Car Check US ("Site", "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you use our Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our service to lookup vehicles by VIN, we collect the VIN numbers you enter in order to display relevant information from government databases.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Cookies - We use cookies to save your last searches (up to 5) on your device for convenience only
• Usage Data - Information about how you use the Site, including IP address, browser type, access times and pages visited
• Technical Data - Device type, operating system, screen resolution and similar information

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing Service - To enable you to lookup vehicle information using VINs
• Service Improvement - To analyze and improve user experience on the Site
• Saving Preferences - To remember recent searches for your convenience
• Maintenance & Security - To diagnose technical issues and prevent abuse
• Legal Compliance - When required by law

4. Data Sources

All vehicle information displayed on the Site is sourced from NHTSA's vPIC API - the official Vehicle Product Information Catalog from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

We do not create new vehicle information or verify data accuracy. Information is displayed as published by official sources and may contain errors or be outdated. Use of information is at your own risk.

5. Google AdSense & Advertising Services

5.1 Use of Advertising

This Site uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses "cookies" and similar technologies to display relevant advertisements to users.

5.2 Information Collected by Google

Google may collect:

• IP addresses (anonymized)
• Information about your browser and device
• Visit times and browsing behavior
• General location data (non-precise)

5.3 Personalized Advertising

Google uses this information to display personalized advertisements. You can manage your advertising preferences or opt-out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings.

5.4 Google's Privacy Policy

For more information on how Google uses information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Partner Policy.

6. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:

• Service Providers - Google AdSense, hosting services (Vercel), and other technical services required for Site operation
• Legal Requirements - When required by law or court order
• Rights Protection - To protect our rights, property or safety or that of other users

7. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our security measures include:

• Use of HTTPS protocol for encrypted communication
• Minimal storage of personal information
• Limiting access to information only to authorized personnel
• Continuous monitoring of suspicious activity

8. Your Rights

According to privacy protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know - To know what information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete - To request deletion of your personal information (if it exists)
• Right to Correct - To request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Object - To object to certain processing of your information
• Right to Portability - To receive a copy of your information in an accessible format

To exercise your rights, please contact us through our contact page.

9. Cookies

9.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as preferences and previous searches.

9.2 Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies - Required for basic Site functionality (saving recent searches)
• Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how users use the Site
• Advertising Cookies - Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

9.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to reject or delete cookies. However, blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

10. Links to Other Websites

This Site contains links to external websites (such as vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov). We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these sites. We recommend reading the privacy policy of every website you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

We recommend checking the privacy policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

13. Privacy Protection Laws

We are committed to complying with relevant privacy protection laws, including:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - when relevant to users from the European Union
• Other applicable US state and federal privacy laws

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy, use of your information, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Through our contact page
• Website: https://your-domain.com

We will do our best to respond to your inquiries within 30 days.

15. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our privacy policy and terms of use. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using the Site.