Privacy Policy for VinCheck.ro
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
Welcome to VinCheck.ro (we, us, or our), operated by HTTP 402 Payment Required SRL, a company registered in Bucharest, Romania, contact email: support@mihnea.dev. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide while using our website, https://www.vincheck.ro/ (the Website). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or use our VIN decoding services. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our VIN decoding services. The types of information we may collect include:
a. Personal Information
- Information You Provide: When you use our services, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details (e.g., when purchasing a premium VIN report). This information is collected only when necessary to fulfill your request.
- Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs): When you submit a VIN for decoding, we collect and process this identifier to provide vehicle-related information. A VIN is not inherently personal data but may be linked to an individual in certain contexts.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. These may include essential cookies (required for Website functionality), analytics cookies, and advertising cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide VIN decoding services and deliver vehicle reports.
- To process payments for premium services.
- To improve our Website and services through analytics and user feedback.
- To communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries sent to support@mihnea.dev.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Website (e.g., hosting, payment processing), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@mihnea.dev. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, VINs are deleted after decoding unless part of a purchased report, which is retained for service records.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date. Please review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
HTTP 402 Payment Required SRL
Bucharest, Romania
Email: support@mihnea.dev