Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Information We Collect

When you use DecodeAnyVin to decode a VIN, we log the following data associated with each lookup:

• The VIN submitted and its decoded result metadata (make, model year, country of manufacture).
• Your IP address (stored in plaintext to enforce per-user rate limits and investigate abuse).
• Your browser's user-agent string (stored to help diagnose compatibility issues and detect automated traffic).
• A timestamp of the lookup.

This data is visible to site administrators through the admin panel.

Cookies & Advertising

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

How We Use Data

• To provide and improve the VIN decode service.
• To enforce per-IP rate limits and prevent abuse.
• To generate aggregate usage statistics.
• To investigate misuse or violations of our terms.

Data Retention

Lookup logs, including IP addresses, are retained for operational and abuse-prevention purposes. You may contact us to request deletion of records associated with your IP address where applicable under local law (e.g. GDPR, CCPA).

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at [email protected] or use our contact form.