Privacy Policy
Effective: 2026
✔ Your Data & Transparency
At AutoVINRecords.com, we respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect,
use, and protect any personal information when you use our website and VIN lookup services.
Information We Collect
VIN searches:
We log anonymized VIN queries to improve our registry and detect abuse. No personal identification is tied to these logs.
Server logs:
IP address, browser type, and access times are temporarily recorded for security and analytics. These are deleted after 30 days.
Cookies:
We use only essential cookies to maintain session integrity. No tracking or advertising cookies are used.
Contact forms:
If you email us, we keep your inquiry only to respond. We never share your email.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide accurate VIN verification and vehicle records.
- To maintain and improve the registry database.
- To prevent fraudulent or excessive automated queries.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., NMVTIS-style reference).
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data or VIN search history to third parties.
NMVTIS & Third-Party Data
Source: NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System)
Our records may include aggregated, non-personal data derived from NMVTIS and other public sources. This information is presented for reference only. AutoVINRecords.com is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Justice or NMVTIS.
Any title brands, salvage records, or junk indicators shown are based on publicly available VIN data and may not reflect the current status. Always verify with official sources.
Data Retention
VIN lookup logs:
Retained for 30 days, then anonymized for aggregate statistics.
Vehicle records:
Persist in our reference database (VIN, specs, status) but never tied to individuals.
Contact inquiries:
Deleted within 90 days after resolution.
Aggregate analytics:
Kept indefinitely but stripped of any identifiers.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you (note: we store almost none).
- Request deletion of any personal information.
- Opt out of any future data collection (you can simply stop using the site).
To exercise these rights, please use the contact information below.
Cookies & Tracking
Essential cookies:
We set a temporary session cookie (expires when you close browser) for form security. No third-party cookies.
Analytics:
We use server-side log analysis only—no Google Analytics or external tracking scripts.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures (encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect our systems and any limited data we hold. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. The “Effective” date at the top indicates the latest revision.
Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
Contact Us
AutoVINRecords.com
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@autovinrecords.com (please allow up to 5 business days)
Or use our contact form.