Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

CarShippingCalculator.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates as a car shipping lead generation service. We connect people who need to ship a vehicle with licensed auto transport carriers. We are not a carrier ourselves and do not physically transport vehicles.

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: privacy@carshippingcalculator.com

2. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly when using our calculator and quote request form:

• Contact information — your first name, phone number, and email address
• Shipment details — pickup ZIP code, delivery ZIP code, vehicle type, transport type, and desired ship date
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL (collected automatically)
• Cookies — small files stored on your device to improve your experience (see Section 7)

We do not collect payment information. We do not collect your vehicle's make, model, or VIN.

3. How we use your information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• Lead delivery — sharing your contact details and shipment information with licensed auto transport carriers so they can provide you with quotes
• Service improvement — analyzing usage patterns to improve our calculator and website
• Communications — responding to inquiries or support requests you send us
• Legal compliance — meeting our legal obligations and protecting our rights

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. How we share your information

When you submit a quote request, your contact information and shipment details are shared with up to 5 licensed auto transport carriers in our network. These carriers will contact you directly by phone or email to provide quotes.

By submitting the quote request form, you consent to being contacted by these carriers. Each carrier operates as an independent business and is subject to their own privacy policy.

We may also share your information:

• With service providers — third-party vendors who help us operate our website and business (e.g., email delivery, hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually bound to use your data only to provide services to us.
• For legal reasons — if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of CarShippingCalculator.com, our users, or others.
• Business transfers — if our business is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to data brokers or third-party marketers.

5. Data retention

We retain your submitted lead information for up to 24 months. Technical and analytics data may be retained for up to 36 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

6. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function (e.g., security tokens for form submissions)
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). These are anonymized and do not identify you personally.
• Marketing cookies — if you have consented, these track visits from advertising platforms to measure campaign effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
• Opt-out of carrier contact — if you have submitted a quote request and no longer wish to be contacted by carriers, email us and we will notify carriers to stop contacting you
• Data portability — request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@carshippingcalculator.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. California residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. To submit a CCPA request, email privacy@carshippingcalculator.com.

10. Children's privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

11. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including carrier websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@carshippingcalculator.com
• Website: carshippingcalculator.com/contact/