Effective Date: 28 May 2025
PlateToVIN Ltd ("PlateToVIN," "we," "our," or "us"), Company No. 14107525, provides a B2B API and dashboard that convert U.S. licence‑plate numbers into VINs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain and disclose information when you ("Customer") create an account or use our Service.
This Policy applies to information we process when you visit platetovin.com, sign up for an account, or integrate with our API. It does not cover the privacy practices of third‑party sites or services that may interact with PlateToVIN.
Category | Details |
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Account Information | Name, business e‑mail address, hashed password, PayPal Customer ID |
Security Logs | IP address used at login and other authentication metadata |
API Usage Data | Licence plate, state, VIN, decoded VIN fields, timestamp, and API key used |
Device & Analytics Data | Browser type, operating system, referrer URL, and Google Analytics cookies |
We do not intentionally collect information directly about individual vehicle owners beyond the plate and VIN data required for the lookup.
We do not sell personal information.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our marketing site and dashboard. Google Analytics sets first‑party cookies that record page views, events, and other usage metrics. You can opt‑out by installing the Google Analytics opt‑out browser add‑on.
Recipient | Purpose |
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PayPal, Inc. | Payment processing (we receive only the PayPal Customer ID and related metadata). |
U.S. hosting provider(s) | Infrastructure that stores and processes all Service data. |
Law‑enforcement or regulators | Where required to comply with applicable law, court order, or DPPA‑related request. |
We do not otherwise share, rent or sell personal information.
We retain account records, API logs, and lookup data indefinitely for security auditing, historical analytics, and DPPA compliance, unless you instruct us to delete your account data (see Section 9).
All data is stored and processed on servers located in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer and storage.
Because PlateToVIN serves U.S. businesses, specific statutory data‑subject rights (e.g., GDPR or CCPA) do not apply. Nevertheless, Customers may email [email protected] to:
The Service is intended solely for business users age 18 +. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately.
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes take effect upon posting the revised Policy on our site. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.
If you have any questions about this Policy or our data‑handling practices, please email [email protected].
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