Last updated: October 27, 2025
VehicleSpecs ("we", "our", or "us") operates vehiclespecs.io (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from users of the Site.
We updated our Privacy Policy to comply with applicable data protection regulations including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Data Controller: The data controller of your personal data is VehicleSpecs. You can contact us at contact@vehiclespecs.io
Submission of personal information is not required to browse VehicleSpecs. We use your personal information only for providing and improving the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
The types of personal information we collect depend on how you interact with our Site. Below we detail what information we collect, why we collect it (legal ground), and how long we retain it.
When you submit our contact form, we collect:
Legal ground: To respond to your inquiry and provide customer support (legitimate interest and contractual necessity).
Retention period: 36 months from submission date, or until you request deletion.
Sharing: This information is not shared with third parties except as necessary to provide our services (e.g., email service providers like Google Workspace).
When you visit VehicleSpecs, we automatically record certain information from your device using cookies, "clear gifs," and similar technologies. This includes:
Legal ground: Our legitimate interest in improving user experience, monitoring site performance, and ensuring security by detecting suspicious activity or violations of our terms.
Retention period: 26 months (Google Analytics default retention period).
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"), to analyze how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of our Site (including your anonymized IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of our Site, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Google Analytics may associate visitation information with Google account data from signed-in Google users for the purpose of ad personalization. This Google information may include end user location, search history, YouTube history, and data from sites that partner with Google.
We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google's ability to use and share information is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by adjusting your cookie settings.
When you create a user account on VehicleSpecs, we collect and process:
Legal ground: To provide account functionality and allow you to log in (contractual necessity), and to prevent abusive behavior and ensure account security (legitimate interest).
Retention period: 60 months after your last login. Unconfirmed accounts (where you don't respond to the confirmation email within 24 hours) will be permanently deleted.
Age requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. If we discover we have collected personal data from someone under 16, we will delete it immediately.
When you use our comparison tools or save preferences, we store:
Legal ground: To provide personalized features and improve your experience based on your consent.
Retention period: Until you delete them manually or close your account.
We may send you service-related and promotional emails:
Service emails (account security alerts, password resets, policy changes) - These are necessary for account security and you cannot opt out while maintaining an account.
Promotional emails (feature updates, newsletters, new vehicle additions) - These require your consent and you can opt out at any time through your account settings or unsubscribe links in emails.
Legal ground: Contractual necessity (service emails) and consent (promotional emails).
The security of your personal information is important to us. We follow accepted industry standards and implement multiple layers of protection:
Data Storage Location: All website data is stored on secure servers. Data is processed and stored in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Security Breach Notification: If VehicleSpecs learns of a security breach affecting your personal data, we will inform you and the relevant authorities in accordance with applicable laws.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you believe your personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at contact@vehiclespecs.io
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
When you log into your account, we store your username and hashed password in cookies to keep you authenticated.
Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features and services may not work properly.
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Specific retention periods:
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. We will comply with deletion requests unless we are required to retain the data by law.
Depending on your location and applicable laws (including GDPR for EU residents and CCPA for California residents), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
How to Exercise Your Rights: You can access and modify your personal information by visiting your user account. For other requests or questions about your rights, contact us at contact@vehiclespecs.io with your request in writing. We will respond within 30 days.
EU Residents: If you reside in the European Union, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.
Our Site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. Browsing the Site does not require any personal information.
Age Requirement for Accounts: To create a user account, you must be at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from persons under 16 years of age who create accounts.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 16 has created an account or provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@vehiclespecs.io so we can delete the information and close the account immediately.
We do not make any information in your account publicly available. Your saved comparisons, preferences, and account details remain private and are not shared with other users or made publicly accessible.
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites (excluding your name, address, email address, or telephone number) to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
These companies may employ cookies and other identifiers to measure advertising effectiveness. You can opt out of participating in interest-based advertising networks, but opting out does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising. It means you will no longer receive customized ads based on your interests and web usage patterns using cookie-based technology.
Learn more about how Google uses information: Google Privacy & Terms
You shall not and shall not attempt to (or allow others to) use VehicleSpecs content, data, or any compiled database to fine-tune, train, or develop any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or foundation models without our express written permission. This restriction protects the integrity of our curated automotive specifications database.
Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time as we add new features to VehicleSpecs, implement new technologies, or comply with new legal requirements.
Notification of Changes: When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to the new terms taking effect. Notification methods may include:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. By continuing to access or use our Site after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the changes, you should discontinue using the Site.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the location where VehicleSpecs operates.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: contact@vehiclespecs.io
Data Controller: VehicleSpecs
You can also reach us through our Contact Form.
