Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Information We Collect

RecallScout does not collect personal information from visitors. We do not require account creation, and we do not store any data you enter into our VIN check or search tools. VIN lookups are performed directly against the NHTSA API from your browser.

Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymous, aggregated data such as page views, referrer information, and general geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected or stored.

Cookies

RecallScout does not use cookies for tracking purposes. Essential cookies may be set by our hosting provider (Vercel) for basic site functionality.

Data Sources

All vehicle recall and complaint data displayed on RecallScout comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This data is publicly available and is used in accordance with federal open data policies.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to NHTSA.gov and other external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our website.