Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 8, 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how the VSSI Inspection Guide ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at https://vssi-guide-4ienb5jg.manus.space (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we collect with care and transparency.
This Site is an informational guide about the California Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection (VSSI) process. We are not affiliated with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or any government agency.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the Site:
Contact Form Submissions
When you use our Contact Us form or the Report a Station feature, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or investigate a reported station issue.
Station Listing Submissions
If you submit a station for inclusion in our directory, we collect the station's business name, address, phone number, and any other details you provide. We may also collect your contact information for verification purposes.
Usage Data
We collect basic, anonymized analytics data (such as page views and general geographic region) to understand how the Site is used and to improve it. This data does not identify individual users.
IP Address (Approximate Location)
The Find a Station page uses your IP address to approximate your city or region in order to center the map near your location. This lookup is performed by a third-party service (ipapi.co) and we do not store your IP address or precise location on our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to contact form inquiries and station reports
- To review and verify station listing submissions
- To improve the accuracy and quality of the station directory
- To understand how the Site is used and make improvements
- To center the map near your approximate location for a better user experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking
This Site uses cookies for authentication purposes (if you log in to manage station listings) and for basic analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function correctly without them.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process data on our behalf:
- Google Maps — used to display the station locator map. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- ipapi.co — used to approximate your city from your IP address for the map's default view. No data is stored by us.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions and station reports are retained only as long as necessary to address the inquiry or complete the review. Station listing data is retained as long as the station remains in our directory. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact Us form on this website.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via the Contact Us form on this website.