Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AutoReveals ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our vehicle listing aggregation service.

By using AutoReveals, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Access codes, email addresses, and profile information
• Contact Information: Phone numbers for SMS alerts (with your explicit consent)
• Search Preferences: Vehicle preferences, price ranges, locations, and saved searches
• Facebook Group URLs: Links to public Facebook groups you wish to monitor
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and support inquiries

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Listing Interactions: Vehicles you view, save, or mark as watched
• Analytics Data: Aggregated statistics about platform usage and performance

2.3 Third-Party Data

We aggregate publicly available vehicle listings from OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and Facebook Groups. This data includes vehicle descriptions, prices, images, seller information (as publicly posted), and listing URLs. We do not access private messages or non-public user data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our vehicle listing aggregation service
• Personalize your experience based on your search preferences
• Send SMS alerts for new listings matching your criteria (only with your consent)
• Scrape and display vehicle listings from your selected Facebook Groups
• Generate AI-powered insights and recommendations
• Improve our platform through analytics and user feedback
• Communicate important updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. SMS Messaging and Consent

We use Twilio for SMS delivery. Your phone number is securely stored and used only for sending alerts you've requested. We will never sell your phone number to third parties or use it for marketing purposes unrelated to your AutoReveals preferences.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

• Twilio: SMS message delivery
• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Vercel: Hosting and content delivery
• Analytics Providers: Usage statistics and performance monitoring

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

5.3 Business Transfers

If AutoReveals is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access limited to authorized personnel only
• Phone numbers encrypted at rest

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable SMS alerts or other communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@autoreveals.com or use your account settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, dispute resolution).

9. Third-Party Links

Our service contains links to third-party websites (OfferUp, Facebook, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

AutoReveals is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of AutoReveals after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: