Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 21, 2026

1. Overview

OBD1Scanner uses information to operate the website, provide requested services, process direct website transactions where applicable, respond to messages, maintain security and understand how the site is used. The exact information processed can depend on the features and third-party services active on the website at the time of your visit.

2. Information You Provide

You may provide information when you submit a contact form, create an account, place an order, request support or otherwise communicate with the website. Depending on the interaction, this may include your name, email address, billing or shipping information, account details, order information, vehicle or equipment details and the content of your message.

For diagnostic-support questions, information about a vehicle, machine, laptop, operating system, diagnostic interface or intended repair task may be included voluntarily so the request can be understood.

3. Order and Payment Information

Direct purchases may be processed through WooCommerce and the payment methods enabled on the website. Payment providers can receive information necessary to process the transaction under their own privacy and security practices. When a payment gateway handles card or wallet details directly, OBD1Scanner does not need to receive the complete payment credential merely to display the checkout page.

4. Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, OBD1Scanner and its hosting, security, analytics or ecommerce components may process technical information automatically. This can include IP address, browser and device information, requested pages, timestamps, referring pages, basic interaction data and information used to detect errors, fraud or abuse.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies or similar browser technologies may be used for essential functions such as sessions, accounts, shopping-cart behavior, checkout, security and user preferences. Depending on the services configured on the site, analytics or third-party components may also use cookies or comparable technologies.

You can control many cookies through your browser. Disabling essential cookies may prevent account, cart, checkout or other website functions from working correctly.

6. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Websites

Some OBD1Scanner pages contain links to third-party retailers, including affiliate links. When you follow an external link, you leave OBD1Scanner and the destination website's own privacy policy and data practices apply. OBD1Scanner does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.

7. Service Providers

Website hosting, email delivery, security, analytics, payment processing, ecommerce, spam prevention and other technical functions may be provided by third parties. Those providers may process information when necessary to provide their service, protect their systems or comply with applicable legal obligations.

8. How Information May Be Used

• Operate, maintain and secure the website.
• Process direct orders and provide order-related communication.
• Respond to product, compatibility, installation or support requests.
• Maintain accounts, carts and other requested site functions.
• Diagnose technical errors and prevent misuse, fraud or security incidents.
• Understand website usage and improve navigation, content and services where analytics are enabled.
• Comply with applicable legal, tax, accounting or regulatory requirements.

9. Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including support, transaction, security, accounting and legal requirements. Different categories of information can have different retention periods.

10. Data Security

Reasonable technical and administrative measures may be used to protect website and customer information. No internet transmission, hosting environment or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, so users should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through general contact forms.

11. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, applicable law may provide rights concerning access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or portability of certain personal information. You may also be able to control cookies or withdraw optional communications. Requests can be submitted through the Contact page and may require reasonable verification.

12. Children's Privacy

OBD1Scanner is intended for a general audience interested in vehicle and equipment diagnostics and is not designed as a service directed to young children. If you believe personal information has been submitted inappropriately by a child, contact the site so the matter can be reviewed.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as website features, services, legal requirements or third-party integrations change. The updated date shown at the top of this page indicates when this managed policy page was most recently generated or revised.

14. Contact

Privacy-related questions or requests can be submitted through the Contact Us page.