Privacy Notice – CarBuyBids

CarBuyBids (“CarBuyBids,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates [www.carbuybids.com] (the “Site") to help you receive offers from local car dealers. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information.

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Notice.

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address or ZIP code
• Vehicle details (VIN, year, make, model, mileage, condition, photos)
• Your communications and preferences

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
• Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies

Information from third parties:

• Vehicle history and valuation data from sources such as Carfax, AutoCheck, Black Book, and NADA Guides
• Information from advertising and analytics partners

We use your information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
• Match you with local dealers and request offers on your behalf
• Share your vehicle and contact details with participating dealers
• Communicate with you about offers, updates, and support
• Verify and value your vehicle using trusted data sources
• Personalize content and ads
• Perform analytics, security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance

We may share your information with:

• Participating dealers: So they can review your vehicle, submit offers, and contact you.
• Service providers: Companies that help us operate the Site (hosting, email, analytics, customer support, payment processors, etc.).
• Data and valuation partners: Including Carfax, AutoCheck, Black Book, and NADA Guides.
• Advertising and analytics partners: To deliver and measure interest‑based ads, where permitted.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Legal and safety: When required to comply with law or protect rights, property, or safety.

We do not sell your personal information for money, but we may share personal information with third‑party partners for targeted advertising. In some jurisdictions, this may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. See “Right to Opt Out of Sales and Sharing” below.

CarBuyBids and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze Site traffic and performance
• Deliver and measure interest‑based advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly.

We may work with advertising partners to show you ads based on your interests and activity on this and other sites or apps. This may involve the use of cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies.

For more details and opt‑out options, see the “Interest‑Based Ads” section below and our Terms of Use.

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Limit or object to certain processing
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: CarBuyBids, [Street Address], [City, State, ZIP], [Country]

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

You may have the right to direct us not to:

• “Sell” your personal information, and
• “Share” your personal information for targeted or cross‑context behavioral advertising (as defined by applicable law).

To opt out:

• Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our Site, or
• Email [email protected] with the subject line: “Opt Out of Sale and Sharing.”

We will honor your request as required by law. Some personalized features and ads may no longer be available after you opt out.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

We retain information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have done so, we will delete that information.

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The “Last Updated” date indicates the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Notice.

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, contact:

Email: [email protected]