Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide: When you use LugSpec, you may provide a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or select a vehicle year, make, and model. We use this information solely to look up vehicle specifications.

Automatically collected information: Like most websites, our servers may log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This information is used for site operation and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Look up and display vehicle specifications
• Improve the accuracy and performance of the Service
• Monitor and maintain site security
• Cache lookup results to improve response times for future queries

3. Third-Party Services

LugSpec uses the following third-party services to operate:

• NHTSA API: To decode VINs and retrieve base vehicle data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• AI Services: To generate vehicle maintenance specifications from web search results. Your vehicle information (not personal data) is sent to AI providers for processing.
• Amazon Affiliate Links: Parts shopping links may direct you to Amazon. Amazon’s privacy policy governs your interactions with their site.

4. Data Retention

Vehicle specification lookups may be cached to improve performance and accuracy. We do not retain personal identifying information beyond standard server logs, which are periodically purged.

5. Cookies

LugSpec may use essential cookies for site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical measures to protect the information we process. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

LugSpec is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed on the site.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the email address listed on the site.