Our Commitment to Privacy
At FreeVinGenerator.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Generated VINs: The VINs you generate are created locally in your browser and are not stored on our servers
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, message content)
Automatically Collected Information
- Log Data: Like most websites, we collect standard log information including IP address, browser type, referring pages, and access times
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytics purposes
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our site, including device type, operating system, and browser version
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Show personalized ads based on your interests
- Measure ad performance and engagement
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Google may use data collected through cookies to personalize ads across different websites and services. You can manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. These services collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Click behavior and navigation patterns
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our VIN generation tools
- Improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve our website
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (like dark mode)
- Understand how you use our website
- Serve personalized advertisements
- Analyze website traffic and performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
- Generated VINs: Not stored on our servers; generated locally in your browser
- Contact Information: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- Analytics Data: Retained according to our analytics provider's policies
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or data collection
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@freevingenerator.com
Website: Contact Page