Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2025 | Version 1.0

1. Introduction

TopFuelAuto ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our vehicle search and alert platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, password, and optional profile information
  • Saved Searches: Search queries, filters, and alert preferences you save
  • Payment Information: Processed by our payment provider (Stripe); we do not store full credit card numbers
  • Communications: Messages you send us through contact forms or email

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent on the Service
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • IP Address: Your IP address for rate limiting and security purposes
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies, authentication tokens, preference cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Data Providers: We receive publicly available vehicle listing data from third-party sources (e.g., MarketCheck, Copart public APIs)
  • Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations and payment status from Stripe

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Process your searches and display relevant vehicle listings
  • Send you alerts when new listings match your saved searches
  • Process your subscription payments
  • Authenticate your account and prevent fraud
  • Enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Improve and optimize the Service
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Send you administrative notifications (e.g., service updates, security alerts)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Payment Processors: Stripe for subscription billing
  • Hosting Providers: Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., Render, Vercel)
  • Email Services: To send alerts and notifications

4.2 Data Providers

When you click on a listing to view details on the source website, you will be redirected to that third-party site. We do not control how those sites use your information. Please review their privacy policies.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. You may delete your account at any time, and we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

Search history and cached listing data may be retained for up to 90 days for performance optimization.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Password hashing and secure authentication
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information through your account settings.

7.2 Data Deletion

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements.

7.3 Email Preferences

You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. You cannot opt out of essential service notifications (e.g., account security alerts).

7.4 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality of the Service.

7.5 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

9. International Users

Our Service is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws may have additional rights under applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR). Please contact us to exercise these rights.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites (vehicle listing sources, payment processors, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email (if you have provided one) or by posting a notice on the Service. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect when changes were made.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our contact page.