Effective Date: 6/6/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how AmericanAutoBuyers.com (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. It also describes the rights of California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).

By using our website at https://www.americanautobuyers.com (“Site”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, IP address, or other similar identifiers.
Vehicle Information: VIN, make, model, year, condition, mileage, ownership status.
Commercial Information: Records of services requested or transactions made.
Internet/Device Activity: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other usage data via cookies and analytics tools.
Geolocation Data: General location data inferred from IP address.
Inferences: Preferences or characteristics derived from the above.
 
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

Provide you with vehicle appraisal and purchasing services
Communicate with you regarding your inquiries or transactions
Improve the performance, security, and usability of our Site
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Prevent fraud and misuse
 
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your personal information with:

Service providers who support our operations (e.g., vehicle transport, payment processing, customer service)
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
Business partners or affiliates in the case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
 
4. Your CCPA Rights (California Residents Only)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

a. Right to Know
You have the right to request that we disclose what categories of personal information we collect, use, and share about you.

b. Right to Delete
You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

c. Right to Opt-Out of Sale
We do not sell your personal information. However, you still have the right to direct us not to sell your information in the future.

d. Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights, including by denying services or charging different prices.

e. How to Exercise Your Rights
To request access or deletion of your personal information, you may contact us using the information below:

Email: buyers@americanautobuyers.com
Phone: 949-555-1234
Mail: 17875 Von Karman Ave, Ste 150, Irvine, CA, 92614

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of authorization and verification of your identity.

 
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

 
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

 
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, but no system is 100% secure. Use the Site at your own risk.

 
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 
9. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

 
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

American Auto Buyers
17875 Von Karman Ave, Ste 150, Irvine, CA, 92614
949-555-5555
info@americanautobuyers.com