Last updated: February 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Decide Before Buying ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Vehicle information (make, model, year, mileage, VIN)
- Purchase details (asking price, ownership preferences)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Contact information (email address when purchasing reports)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and location data (general geographic area)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and deliver our decision analysis services
- Process payments and generate reports
- Improve our services and user experience
- Communicate with you about your purchases and account
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
We use secure cloud storage services (Vercel KV/Redis) to store your purchase data and reports. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Payment information is processed securely through Stripe and is never stored on our servers. We only store transaction metadata necessary for providing reports.
While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
6. Third-Party Services
Our services integrate with the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's Privacy Policy)
- OpenAI: AI-powered analysis (see OpenAI's Privacy Policy)
- NHTSA API: Vehicle safety data (public API, no personal data shared)
- Vercel: Hosting and infrastructure
These services have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@decidebeforebuying.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our services.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Purchase records and reports are retained to allow you to access your historical reports.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Decide Before Buying
Email: info@decidebeforebuying.com