Privacy Policy
Your Privacy, Our Commitment
Last Updated: October 3, 2025 | Version 2.0
1. Introduction
Welcome to Car Parts Finder USA ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
⚠️ Important Notice
We share and sell user data for lead generation and marketing purposes. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is used.
2. Information We Collect
👤2.1 Information You Provide Directly
📝 Account Information
Name, email, phone, postal address, zip code
🚗 Vehicle Information
Year, make, model, VIN (if provided)
🔍 Search Data
Part names, queries, location preferences
⭐ Saved Items
Favorite parts, mechanics, search history
💬 Communication Data
Messages, support tickets, feedback
💳 Payment Information
Billing details (via third-party processors)
🤖2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- 📱Device Information:IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- 📈Usage Data:Pages viewed, features used, time spent, clickstream data
- 📍Location Data:Approximate location from IP address and zip code
- 🍪Cookies & Tracking:Session data, authentication tokens, analytics identifiers
🔗2.3 Information from Third Parties
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Search aggregation from eBay, Google Shopping, SerpAPI; mechanic finder via Google Places API
Authentication (Magic Link, Google OAuth), profile management, subscriptions
Send promotional emails, SMS, push notifications about deals, offers, new inventory, partner promotions
Share or sell your contact information and search data with auto parts sellers, repair shops, mechanics, dealerships, and advertising partners
Create user profiles for targeted advertising, retargeting campaigns, lookalike audiences
Analyze usage patterns, improve features, measure campaign effectiveness
Rate limiting, fraud prevention, reCAPTCHA, legal compliance, business operations
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
⚠️ Important Disclosure
We share your personal information with third parties as described below. By using our Service, you consent to this sharing.
4.1 Service Providers
4.2 Advertising & Marketing Partners
We share your information with advertising networks for:
- ▸ Targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns
- ▸ Creation of lookalike audiences
- ▸ Cross-device tracking and attribution
- ▸ Measurement and analytics of ad performance
💰4.3 Lead Buyers & Business Partners
We may sell or share your contact information, vehicle details, and search data with:
⚠️ These third parties may contact you via email, phone, SMS, or mail with offers, promotions, and marketing messages.
4.4 Affiliate Programs
eBay Partner Network (Campaign ID: 5339122014) - we earn commissions and share tracking data
4.5 Data Brokers & Analytics
Aggregated, de-identified data shared with data brokers, market research firms, analytics companies
4.6 Legal Requirements
Court orders, subpoenas, law enforcement requests, fraud prevention
4.7 Business Transfers
Merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets - your data may transfer to acquiring entity
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
🔑 Essential Cookies
Firebase authentication, session management, security
📊 Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics for usage tracking
🎯 Advertising Cookies
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting pixels
💡 You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit Service functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with third-party platforms. Each has its own privacy policy:
7. Your Privacy Rights
🌴7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
📋 Right to Know
Request disclosure of data collected, sources, purposes, recipients
🗑️ Right to Delete
Request deletion of personal information (with exceptions)
🚫 Right to Opt-Out
Stop sale/sharing of personal information
✏️ Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate information
To exercise your CCPA rights:
7.2 All Users
- ▸ Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- ▸ Update: Correct or update your account information
- ▸ Delete: Request account deletion
- ▸ Opt-Out Marketing: Unsubscribe from emails or text STOP to SMS
- ▸ Data Export: Request portable copy of your data
8. Data Retention
Retained while account is active plus 90 days after closure
Up to 24 months for analytics and service improvement
Until opt-out or 36 months, whichever comes first
Retained as required by law or legal proceedings
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@carpartsfinderusa.com
10. Data Security
We implement enterprise-grade security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
HTTPS/TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest
CSP & CORS
Content Security Policy & Cross-Origin protections
Rate Limiting
DDoS protection & abuse prevention
MFA & Access Controls
Multi-factor auth, role-based permissions
⚠️ However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
For detailed security information, see our Security Features documentation.
11. International Users
Our Service is primarily operated in and intended for users in the United States.
If you access our Service from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. Material changes will be communicated via:
Email Notification
Website Notice
In-App Notification
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Team - Car Parts Finder USA
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Last Updated: October 3, 2025 | Version 2.0 | © 2025 Car Parts Finder USA