Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Athar Capital Vins is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Payment Information: When you purchase a report, our payment processor collects your credit/debit card details. We do not store your full card number on our servers.
- VIN Data: The Vehicle Identification Numbers you submit to generate reports.
- Email Address: If you provide one for report delivery or support communication.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process your purchases and deliver vehicle history reports
- Provide customer support
- Process refund requests
- Improve our website and services
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Payment Processing
All payment transactions are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store, process, or have access to your full credit card information. Your payment data is encrypted and handled entirely by our payment processor.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Payment Processors: To complete transactions
- Data Providers: VIN numbers are sent to our data sources to generate reports
- Analytics Services: We use analytics tools to understand website usage patterns
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
5. Data Retention
We retain your purchase records and generated reports for a reasonable period to allow you to access your reports and for us to handle support requests. Usage data and analytics are retained in aggregate form. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted storage for sensitive data at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
7. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management)
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and choices
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@atharcapitalvins.com.
9. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: