Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy NextCar® Effective Date: November 30th 2025 This Privacy Policy explains how NextCar® (referred to as "NextCar," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and car negotiating services (collectively, the "Services"). 1. Information We Collect We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household ("Personal Information"). A. Information You Provide Directly We collect this data when you register, request quotes, or utilize our negotiation services: Identifiers: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Mailing Address. Sensitive Financial Data: Income range, Credit Score range, Desired Loan Amount, Down Payment amount. (We do not collect or store full Social Security Numbers unless explicitly necessary for financing applications facilitated directly through our secured portal.) Vehicle & Transaction Data: Preferred Make, Model, Trim, and specific features of the vehicle you wish to purchase or lease. Trade-In Data: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), mileage, condition notes, and trade-in photos. Credentials: Username and password (for account access). B. Information Collected Automatically When you use our Services, we automatically collect: Usage Data: Pages viewed, services requested, and referring/exit pages. Technical Data: IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type. Location Data: General location derived from your IP address (to match you with local dealership inventory). 2. How We Use Your Information We use the Personal Information we collect for the following purposes: To Fulfill Our Services: To identify, locate, and negotiate the purchase or lease price of a vehicle on your behalf. To Obtain Quotes: To transmit your transaction details and preferences to automotive partners to secure pricing. Communication: To send you quotes, counter-offers, status updates, and transaction-related alerts. Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website and recommend suitable vehicles and services. Security: To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent or illegal activities. Improvement: To analyze usage trends and improve the quality and functionality of our Services. 3. How We Share Your Information Your trust is essential. We do not sell your Personal Information to marketing lists or unrelated third parties. However, we do share information as described below to perform the core functions of our car negotiation service. Category of Third Party Purpose of Sharing Data Shared Automotive Dealerships & Sellers To obtain accurate price quotes and verify vehicle availability for your specific request. Name, Contact Information (Email/Phone), Vehicle Preferences, Trade-In Data. Financial Lenders & Banks If you request financing assistance, to process loan or lease applications. Financial Data, PII, Vehicle Details. Third-Party Service Providers Entities that perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email delivery). Usage Data, Email Address. Legal Compliance To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to governmental or regulatory requests. Any required data. 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us: Remember your preferences (like zip code or recent searches). Analyze site traffic and usage patterns. Facilitate marketing and advertising efforts. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our Services. 5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your Personal Information: Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we hold about you. Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., we must retain data for tax and audit purposes related to your transaction). Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in those messages. "Do Not Sell My Personal Information": As defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), NextCar does not sell your Personal Information for monetary consideration. We do, however, share data as described in Section 3 to fulfill your specific service request. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 7. 6. Data Security We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to secure your Personal Information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no electronic transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 7. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Email: Contact@NextCar.com Phone: 7549009832