CheapestCarFax ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
Information We Collect
- Account data: Email address and authentication metadata managed by Supabase Auth. We do not store your password ourselves.
- Payment data: Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
- Usage data: VINs you submit, report type, success/failure logs, and cached report files for faster retrieval.
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser information, and local storage for session preferences.
How We Use Information
- Authenticate users and maintain sessions.
- Process payments and manage credit balances.
- Retrieve, generate, and cache vehicle history reports.
- Detect fraud and abuse, enhance security, and improve the Service.
- Respond to support requests and communicate about the Service.
Sharing
We share data with service providers only as needed to operate the Service:
- Supabase — authentication, database, and storage.
- Stripe — payment processing and billing.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain account and payment records as required for legal, tax, and accounting purposes. Cached report files may be stored to speed up repeat access. You can contact us to request deletion of cached data tied to your account.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access-controlled databases, and row-level security. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Your Choices & Rights
- You can sign in to view or update your account email.
- You can clear your local report history using the "Clear all" button in Report History.
- To request access, correction, or deletion of your data, contact us at the address below.
Cookies & Local Storage
We use browser local storage to remember your report history on your device. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Cloudflare Turnstile may set security cookies to verify you're human during checkout.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date and, for significant changes, provide additional notice via the site or email.
Contact
Questions or requests? Email us at support@cheapestcarfax.com