Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2025

HCAC Ventures, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Check Engine Insights mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Account credentials
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

Vehicle Information

When you connect to your vehicle via OBD-II, we collect:

  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
  • Vehicle sensor data (RPM, speed, temperature, etc.)
  • Vehicle make, model, and year

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App usage data and analytics
  • Crash reports and performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide vehicle diagnostic services and AI-powered reports
  • Display relevant vehicle recall information from NHTSA
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Improve our App and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about your account or the App
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our services

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Data portability

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

HCAC Ventures, LLC
Email: privacy@checkengineinsights.com