Privacy Policy

This page explains what information VinPlain collects and how it is used.

Information we collect

We keep standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time of visit) to operate and secure the site. If you contact us, we keep the details you submit so we can reply. VINs and vehicle details you enter are sent from our server to NHTSA's public databases to get a result. To keep the site fast and reduce load on NHTSA, those responses are cached on our server for up to 30 days. A VIN identifies a vehicle, not its owner, and we never link lookups to you.

Cookies and advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Third-party data sources

Some features use public data services. Requests to those services are made from our server, not your browser.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us.