Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Point EV ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our EV marketplace.

2. DATA WE COLLECT

We collect and process data to provide a high-performance EV search experience:

User-Provided Data: Name, email address, and phone number when you sign up or create an account.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers used for platform optimization and security.

EV Battery & Vehicle Data: We process Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and associated battery health metrics provided by our dealer partners.

Geolocation Data: With your consent, we use your location to show you EVs available at dealerships within your driving range.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

Lead Generation: When you click "Send Message" button we transmit the message to the dealer, your information will not be shared with any other parties. We do not sell your contact information to third-party data brokers.

Platform Functionality: We use cookies and session data to save your vehicle comparisons and search preferences.

Verification: We use dealer-provided data (via vAuto/Solera) to ensure listing accuracy.

4. DATA SHARING & THIRD PARTIES

We only share your information in the following circumstances:

To Dealerships: When you request information about a specific vehicle, your data is shared only with that specific dealer.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect the safety and integrity of our platform.

5. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES (2026 COMPLIANCE)

In accordance with modern privacy standards (CCPA, GDPR, and state-specific laws), you have the following rights:

Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of non-essential cookies via our "Privacy Choices" banner.

Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your lead history from our internal databases at any time.

Sensitive Data: We treat geolocation and battery health data as sensitive. You can revoke location access through your browser settings at any time.

6. SECURITY

We implement industry-standard encryption (TLS) for all data in transit. Lead data transmitted to dealerships is sent via secure protocols to ensure it reaches the dealer’s vAuto or Solera-managed CRM without exposure.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our platform is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. CONTACT US

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Privacy Officer at: [email protected]