ExtremeVIN (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) operates the website extremevin.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site or use our services.
By using ExtremeVIN, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) you submit for lookup or report requests
- Contact information, including your name and email address
- Payment information, including billing name, billing address, and payment card details (processed securely through our third-party payment processor — see Section 4)
- Correspondence you send us, such as support requests or emails
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device and usage data, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
1.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not knowingly collect any information about the current owner of a vehicle beyond what is publicly or legally available through licensed data sources. We do not collect personal driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, or government ID numbers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate and deliver the vehicle history report(s) you purchase
- Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions
- Communicate with you about your order, including delivery updates
- Respond to customer support inquiries
- Improve our Site, services, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send you service-related updates (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. How Vehicle Report Data Is Compiled
Vehicle information provided through ExtremeVIN is compiled from publicly available vehicle specification databases and licensed third-party data sources. Reports may include information such as vehicle specifications, safety recall data, title records, accident indicators, and odometer readings, where available.
ExtremeVIN is not a government agency and is not currently an approved NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System) data provider. Report accuracy and completeness depend on the availability and quality of data from our sources. We recommend using our reports as one part of your due diligence when buying or selling a vehicle, not as the sole basis for a purchase decision.
4. Payment Processing
All payments made through ExtremeVIN are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or banking credentials on our servers. Please refer to the privacy policy of our payment processor for details on how they handle your payment data.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site, process payments, or deliver reports (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, email delivery services)
- Data licensors/partners who supply the underlying vehicle history data used to compile your report
- Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, users, or the public
- Successors, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
We do not share your information with third parties for their independent advertising purposes without your consent.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in and remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use our Site (analytics)
- Improve Site performance and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including to provide your purchased report, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. VIN lookup data may be cached temporarily to improve performance and reduce redundant queries.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. ExtremeVIN does not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
UK/EU Residents (UK GDPR / GDPR)
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have rights under applicable data protection law, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your data, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
ExtremeVIN is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Email: support@extremevin.com Website: https://extremevin.com/contact-us
This Privacy Policy is provided as a general template and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend having this document reviewed by a qualified attorney familiar with applicable privacy laws in your target markets (e.g., US state laws, UK GDPR) before publishing.