Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Introduction

Automano (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website automano.com and provides a car management SaaS platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services. This policy applies to all users, with specific provisions for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

You can reach us at contact@automano.com.

Information We Collect

Account Information

Full name
Email address
Encrypted password

Vehicle Data

Vehicle make, model, and year
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Mileage and odometer readings
Vehicle photographs

Location Data

Geolocation data, only when you enable the nearby services feature. You can disable this at any time through your device or account settings.

Payment and Billing Data

Payment information processed through Stripe (we do not store your credit card numbers directly)
Invoice history and transaction records

Analytics Data

IP address (anonymized)

Session Data

Session identifiers
User preferences
Authentication tokens

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your user account
Provide vehicle management services (tracking, maintenance scheduling, reminders)
Process payments and generate invoices
Improve our services and user experience
Conduct statistical analysis of site usage
Send service-related communications (maintenance alerts, updates)
Comply with legal obligations

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties, solely as needed to provide our services:

Stripe: Payment processing (PCI DSS certified)
Cloudflare: Website hosting and security
Technical service providers: Platform maintenance and support

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active, then for 3 years after last activity
Vehicle data: Retained while your account is active
Billing data: Retained as required by applicable accounting and tax obligations
Analytics data: Retained for a maximum of 26 months
Cookies: Maximum duration of 13 months

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. These include encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest, strict access controls, regular backups, and continuous security monitoring.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

Your Privacy Rights

All Users

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your personal information
Restrict processing of your information
Receive a portable copy of your data
Opt out of certain data processing activities

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have the following additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit the use of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide the services.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at contact@automano.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we will inform you of the extension and the reason for it.

Categories of Personal Information (CCPA Disclosure)

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:

Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address
Commercial information: Transaction history, invoice records
Internet or electronic network activity: Browsing history, session data, analytics
Geolocation data: Approximate location (when enabled)
Sensitive personal information: Account login credentials, payment data (processed by Stripe)

Cookies

Automano uses the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies: Required for site functionality and authentication

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent banner or your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:

Email: contact@automano.com