Effective Date: December 1, 2025
1. Introduction
LPLookup ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our vehicle lookup service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- VIN numbers you search for
- License plate numbers you search for
- State information for license plate searches
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address (for rate limiting purposes)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Access time and date
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide vehicle lookup services
- To enforce rate limiting (one lookup per IP per 24 hours)
- To improve our service and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and trends
- To ensure security and prevent abuse
4. Data Storage and Security
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
- Rate limiting data is stored in Redis for 24 hours
- We do not store your search history permanently
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights and safety
- With your explicit consent
6. Rate Limiting
We implement a rate limiting system to ensure fair usage:
- Each IP address is limited to 1 lookup per 24-hour period
- Rate limit data is stored temporarily in Upstash Redis
- The system helps prevent API abuse and ensures service availability
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of certain data collection
8. Cookies
We do not use cookies to track or store personal information. Our service is designed to work without requiring cookies.
9. Third-Party Services
Our service uses third-party APIs to retrieve vehicle information. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.