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Privacy Policy.

What we collect, why we collect it and the choices you have. We look up vehicles, not people.

Last updated: 6 min read
On this page
  1. Overview
  2. Information we collect
  3. How we use information
  4. How we share information
  5. Cookies
  6. How long we keep data
  7. Security
  8. Your privacy rights
  9. Children
  10. Changes to this policy
  11. Contact us

01Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what information HistoryByVIN LLC collects when you use historybyvin.com, how we use it and the choices you have.

We look up vehicles, not people. Our reports are built around a VIN. We do not sell reports that identify vehicle owners, and we do not provide personal information from motor vehicle records.

02Information we collect

You give us

  • Email address and name when you create an account, buy a report or contact us
  • VINs you search
  • Messages you send through our contact and dealer forms
  • Business details if you apply to the dealer program

Collected automatically

  • Device and browser type, IP address and approximate location
  • Pages you visit, searches and clicks
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

From payment providers

Our payment provider confirms your payment and may share the last 4 digits and card type. We never receive or store your full card number.

03How we use information

  • Deliver reports and keep them in your account
  • Process payments and prevent fraud
  • Answer your questions and send order emails
  • Improve the Service and fix problems
  • Send marketing emails if you agree (you can unsubscribe anytime)
  • Meet legal obligations

04How we share information

We share information only with:

  • Service providers who help us run the site, such as hosting, payments, email and analytics, under contracts that protect your data
  • Data providers, receiving only the VIN needed to build a report
  • Authorities when the law requires it, or to protect our rights and users
  • A buyer or successor if our business is sold or merged

We do not sell your personal information.

05Cookies

We use cookies to keep the site working, remember your settings and understand how the site is used. You can change your choices on our Cookie Policy page.

06How long we keep data

We keep account and order records while your account is open and as long as needed for tax, accounting and legal reasons. Searches and analytics data are kept for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized.

07Security

We use encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls and trusted providers to protect your data. No system is 100% secure, so please use a strong password and keep it private.

08Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, including California and other US states, you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have about you
  • Get a copy of it
  • Ask us to correct or delete it
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and targeted advertising
  • Not be treated differently for using these rights

To make a request, email privacy@historybyvin.com. We will verify your request and reply within the time the law requires. You can also use an authorized agent.

09Children

The Service is not meant for children under 16, and we don’t knowingly collect their personal information.

10Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version. If changes are significant, we will let you know on the site or by email.

11Contact us

Privacy questions or requests:

HistoryByVIN LLC
1234 Example Street, Suite 100, Your City, ST 00000, United States
Email: privacy@historybyvin.com