Privacy Policy
Overview
At Car Buddy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: When you create an account with Google OAuth, we store your name, email, and profile picture.
- Diagnostic reports: The symptoms and vehicle information you enter to generate reports.
- Subscription data: Information about your subscription plan and billing status (processed by Stripe).
- Website usage: Anonymous data about how you use our website.
Analytics Information
We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data to improve our service. This data helps us understand:
- Which pages are most frequently visited
- How users navigate through our website
- General geographic locations of our users
- Device and browser information
What we DON'T track:
- Any personally identifiable information (PII)
- Your diagnostic report details or vehicle symptoms
- User IDs or account details
- Payment or subscription information
- Activity on API endpoints or sensitive pages
Your Choices
You have the following options regarding analytics data collection:
- Opt-out completely: You can disable analytics collection in the privacy settings.
- Use the site without an account: Guest users can create one report without creating an account.
- Delete your account: You can request account deletion in your account settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@carbuddy.com.