Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Car Deals Negotiator ("we," "our," or "us") operates cardealsnegotiator.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: email address, name (when signing in with Google)
• Dealer quote data: vehicle details, price breakdowns, fees, and add-ons you enter into the Service
• Payment information: processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details

Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits
• Usage data: features used, actions taken within the Service
• Cookies and session tokens used for authentication and session management

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To generate negotiation scripts and out-the-door price calculations based on data you provide
• To process payments and manage subscriptions via Stripe
• To send transactional emails (account verification, password reset)
• To improve and develop the Service
• To detect and prevent fraud or misuse

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Firebase / Google: Authentication and database hosting
• Stripe: Payment processing
• OpenAI: AI-generated negotiation scripts (dealer quote data may be sent to OpenAI to generate scripts; we do not share your name or email)
• Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Dealer quote and offer data is retained until you delete it or close your account. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), Firebase security rules, and session-based authentication. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Google Sign-In & OAuth

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We use this information solely to create and manage your account. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, or any other Google services.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@cardealsnegotiator.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: