Overview
OpenDealer Auto Finder ("we," "our," or "the Service") is a vehicle search assistant that helps users find cars from real dealerships across the United States. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our service through ChatGPT or other AI platforms.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use OpenDealer Auto Finder, you may provide:
- Search Preferences: Vehicle make, model, price range, location (ZIP code, city, state)
- No Personal Information Required: We do not require or request your name, email, phone number, or any personally identifiable information
Automatically Collected Information
- Search Queries: We log search parameters (e.g., "Honda Civic near 92688") to improve service quality
- API Usage Metrics: Request counts, response times, and error rates for system monitoring
- No User Tracking: We do not track individual users across sessions or create user profiles
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Search Results: Connect you with real dealer inventories and vehicle listings
- Improve Service Quality: Analyze search patterns to enhance accuracy and relevance
- System Performance: Monitor API performance and reliability
- Security: Detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access
Information Sharing
What We Share
- Vehicle Listings: We display publicly available dealer inventory information (vehicles, prices, dealer contact info)
- Dealer Referrals: When you click a vehicle link, you are directed to the dealer's website
What We Don't Share
- No Sale of Data: We never sell user data to third parties
- No Marketing Lists: We do not use your searches to build marketing profiles
- No Third-Party Analytics: We do not share search data with advertising networks
Dealer Information
All vehicle and dealer information displayed comes from:
- Dealer-provided inventory feeds
- Publicly available dealership information
- Real-time inventory data uploaded by participating dealers
Data Storage and Security
- Secure Infrastructure: All API communications use HTTPS encryption
- Token Authentication: API access is secured with bearer token authentication
- Minimal Retention: Search logs are retained only for operational purposes (30 days)
- No Sensitive Data: We do not collect or store financial information, social security numbers, or driver's licenses
Your Rights
You Have the Right To:
- Search Anonymously: No account or personal information required
- Request Deletion: Contact us to request deletion of any logged search queries
- Opt-Out: Simply stop using the service at any time
Dealer Rights
If you are a dealer and wish to:
- Update your inventory data
- Correct listing information
- Remove your dealership from the platform
Please contact us at the email below.
Third-Party Services
OpenAI/ChatGPT
When you use OpenDealer Auto Finder through ChatGPT:
- Your conversations are subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy
- We receive only the specific search parameters you provide (e.g., make, model, location)
- We do not receive your ChatGPT conversation history or personal account information
Dealer Websites
When you click a vehicle listing link:
- You are redirected to the dealer's website
- The dealer's privacy policy applies to information you share with them
- We are not responsible for dealer website practices
Children's Privacy
OpenDealer Auto Finder is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe a child has used our service, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know: Request information about data we collect (minimal search parameters only)
- Delete: Request deletion of your search history
- Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information, so no opt-out is necessary
Summary - In Plain English
- ✅ We only collect search parameters you explicitly provide (location, make, model, price)
- ✅ We show you real dealer inventory - no fake listings
- ✅ We don't require any personal information to use the service
- ✅ We don't sell your data or track you across sessions
- ✅ When you click a vehicle, you go to the dealer's website (their privacy policy applies)
- ✅ You can use the service completely anonymously
Our Commitment: OpenDealer Auto Finder is designed to be a transparent, privacy-respecting vehicle search tool. We believe you should be able to shop for cars without compromising your privacy.