Last updated: May 9, 2026
OC Auto Addict (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Email address — when you sign in to view inventory. Used solely for authentication via a one-time code.
- Name, email, and phone number — when you submit a contact or lead form to inquire about a deal or vehicle.
- Message content — any details you voluntarily include in a contact form submission.
How We Use Your Information
- To verify your identity and grant access to inventory listings.
- To respond to your inquiries and help you with a vehicle purchase or lease.
- To contact you via email, phone, or SMS in connection with a deal you expressed interest in.
We do not use your information for marketing purposes. We will not send you unsolicited promotional emails or add you to any mailing list.
SMS Communication
If you provide a phone number, we or our affiliated dealers may contact you via SMS in connection with your inquiry. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us directly.
Cookies and Session Data
We use HttpOnly cookies solely to maintain your authenticated session after you sign in. These cookies are not used for advertising or cross-site tracking and are deleted when your session expires or you sign out.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Our analytics tool (PostHog) is configured without cookies and does not store data in your browser.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our site:
- Resend — to send authentication codes and forward your contact form submissions to us.
- Quо — for SMS communication.
- PostHog — for privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics.
- Vercel — for hosting and infrastructure.
These services may process your data as necessary to perform their functions. We do not sell your information to any third party.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to respond to your inquiry. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data).
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Advertising
We run ads on Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and Reddit. If you interact with one of our ads and visit our site, these platforms may collect data about your visit in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with these platforms, and we do not use their tracking pixels for retargeting on our site.
For more information, see the privacy policies of Google, Meta, and Reddit.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at hi@ocautoaddict.com.