Privacy Policy – VinCheckExpert

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how VinCheckExpert, operated by Watson One LLC, collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website https://vincheckexpert.com (“Website”).

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, and Google Ads & Google Analytics policies.

2. Data Controller

Watson One LLC

Head Office

101 Montgomery St, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Email: support@vincheckexpert.com

Operations & Support

30 N Gould St, Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Email: support@vincheckexpert.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect:

  • Contact data: email address (support requests, refunds);
  • Transaction data: payment status, transaction reference, purchased service (we do not store card or banking details);
  • Vehicle data: VIN entered by the user;
  • Online identifiers: IP address, device ID, browser type;
  • Usage & event data: pages viewed, clicks, conversions, session duration;
  • Cookie data: identifiers used for analytics and advertising measurement.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed to:

  • provide vehicle history reports;
  • process and confirm payments;
  • deliver purchased services;
  • respond to customer inquiries;
  • detect fraud and misuse;
  • analyze website performance and conversions;
  • measure and optimize advertising campaigns;
  • comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance – delivering Reports you request;
  • Legal obligations – accounting and compliance;
  • Legitimate interests – website security, analytics, fraud prevention;
  • Consent – cookies, analytics, and advertising where required.

6. Google Analytics & Advertising Technologies

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads to measure traffic, user behavior, and advertising performance.

These tools may collect:

  • IP address (with IP anonymization where applicable);
  • device and browser information;
  • interaction and conversion events;
  • advertising identifiers and cookies.

Data is used to:

  • understand how users use the Website;
  • measure conversions and campaign effectiveness;
  • improve relevance of ads and user experience.

Where required by law, analytics and advertising cookies are activated only after user consent.

7. Cookies & Consent

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • essential website functionality;
  • analytics and performance measurement;
  • advertising attribution and conversion tracking.

Users can:

  • manage cookie preferences via the consent banner;
  • withdraw consent at any time;
  • disable cookies through browser settings.

8. Payments & Third-Party Processors

Payments are securely processed by:

  • Stripe;
  • PayPal.

VinCheckExpert does not store or process payment card details.

Payment providers act as independent data controllers under their own privacy policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed outside the EEA, including the United States.

Such transfers are safeguarded using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms.

10. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • provide services;
  • meet legal and accounting obligations;
  • resolve disputes;
  • ensure security and fraud prevention.

Analytics and advertising data may be aggregated or anonymized.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse.

12. User Rights

You may have the right to:

  • access your personal data;
  • request correction or deletion;
  • restrict or object to processing;
  • data portability;
  • withdraw consent at any time.

Requests can be sent to: support@vincheckexpert.com

13. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The current version is always available on the Website.