Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our site or services:

• Your name, email address and (optionally) phone number — for communication purposes when you submit a form.
• VIN numbers and related vehicle details that you voluntarily submit (for example, when requesting that a VIN be hidden from public listings).
• Technical data such as IP address, browser user agent, referring page and locale — used for security, abuse prevention and basic analytics.
• Any additional information you choose to include in a message when contacting us.

When We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

• Search for or view a VIN on our website.
• Submit a VIN-removal request through the form on the VIN detail page.
• Contact us by email or via our contact form.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Process the VIN-removal request you submitted and forward it to our official partner.
• Communicate with you regarding your request or inquiry.
• Improve our website, content and the relevance of information we display.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and prevent abuse, spam or fraudulent submissions.

How We Protect Your Information

All traffic between your browser and our site is encrypted via Transport Layer Security (HTTPS/TLS).

auctionhistory.vin does not sell paid subscriptions or process payments directly. Any third-party services that may require payment are handled entirely on the partners website and are subject to their own privacy and security practices. We do not store or process payment card information on our servers.

Personal data submitted through our forms is stored in a private database accessible only to authorized personnel and used solely for the purposes described above.

Cookies

We use cookies only for essential site functionality (such as remembering your language preference) and for aggregated analytics.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly without them.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your Personally Identifiable Information.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as our hosting provider or the VIN-removal partner) strictly to operate our website and deliver the services you have requested.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including auction sources and partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Google Services

We may use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it.

You can opt out of Google advertising cookies via the Google Ad Settings page or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Childrens Privacy (COPPA)

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will notify affected users by email without undue delay after we become aware of the incident, in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email: admin@auctionhistory.vin.

Or use our contact form.