Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our car cost calculator, we collect:

• Vehicle information (year, make, model)
• Cost estimates you input (purchase price, insurance, etc.)
• Calculation results for analytical purposes

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our cost calculation service
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Generate aggregate statistics about car ownership costs
• Identify popular vehicle makes and models
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Aggregate Data: We may share anonymized, aggregate statistics
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our website

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and for legitimate business purposes. Calculation data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form for statistical analysis.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of certain data collection

8. 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 become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our contact page.