Privacy Policy

VIN Window Sticker Lookup Chrome Extension

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Overview

VIN Window Sticker Lookup ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome Extension.

                Key Point: This extension does NOT collect, transmit, or share any personal data with external servers.
            

Information We Collect

The Extension collects and stores the following information locally on your device only:

VIN Numbers: Vehicle Identification Numbers you enter for window sticker lookups
Search History: A record of your recent VIN searches for convenience
Detected Brand Information: The vehicle manufacturer detected from the VIN

Important: All data is stored using Chrome's local storage API and never leaves your device.

How We Use Your Information

The locally stored information is used exclusively to:

Look up vehicle window stickers from official manufacturer websites
Display your search history for quick access to previous lookups
Improve your user experience by remembering recent searches

Data Storage & Security

All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's Storage API
No data is transmitted to our servers or any third parties
You can clear your search history at any time through the extension
Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data

Third-Party Services

The Extension connects to official manufacturer websites (Ford, GM, Stellantis) to retrieve window sticker PDFs. When you perform a lookup:

The VIN you enter is sent directly to the manufacturer's official website
This connection is made directly from your browser to the manufacturer
We do not intercept, store, or log these requests on any server

Please refer to each manufacturer's privacy policy for information about how they handle VIN lookups.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

Clear your search history anytime within the extension
Uninstall the extension to remove all associated data
The extension cannot access any data outside of what you provide

Children's Privacy

This Extension is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Extension, please contact us:

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