Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 5, 2026

App Name: CarGPT

Developer: Ahmet Ömer

1. Overview

CarGPT is designed with your privacy in mind. This Privacy Policy explains how data is handled by the iOS app and this website. Sections 2–8 describe the app; section 11 describes optional website analytics separately. The app processes car photos for identification purposes only, with no server storage or user tracking that links to your identity. It is built to function transparently and securely while protecting your privacy.

2. Minimal Data Collection (Anonymous Analytics)

To improve app performance and understand how features are used, CarGPT uses Firebase Analytics. This tool collects anonymous usage data only.

  • We track screen views and feature usage events (e.g. which page is used, how long a feature is interacted with).
  • No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected — this includes no names, IP addresses, email addresses, device IDs, or car photos.
  • Data collected cannot be linked back to individual users.
  • Analytics are solely used to improve the app experience and feature performance.

3. No User Accounts or Personal Information

  • Does not require or support user registration
  • Does not collect personal information such as name, email, or contact details
  • Does not share data with third parties

4. Photo Processing and Car Identification

CarGPT processes car photos solely to provide car identification services.

  • Photo access is strictly limited to car identification purposes
  • No photos are uploaded, stored, or shared on our servers
  • Photos are processed temporarily for AI analysis and then discarded
  • Access is granted only after explicit user consent
  • All car identification results are processed locally on your device

5. Local Device Storage

  • Car identification results and history
  • Saved car collections (if enabled by user)
  • No sensitive or personal data is stored externally

6. Monetization and Payment

CarGPT offers flexible payment options for car identification services:

  • 50 Credits: $1.99
  • Unlimited Monthly Subscription: Monthly billing (billed automatically each month until cancelled)

Details:

  • All transactions are securely handled through Apple's App Store.
  • No credit card or payment data is accessed or stored by CarGPT.
  • Credit System: Each car identification request consumes one credit. Perfect for occasional use.
  • Subscription: The Unlimited Monthly Subscription provides unlimited car identifications for the duration of the subscription period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
  • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase.
  • Refunds follow Apple's official policy.

7. No Third-Party SDKs or Advertisements

Aside from Firebase Analytics (anonymous usage tracking as detailed above), CarGPT does not integrate any third-party SDKs or services. Specifically:

  • No advertising networks
  • No crash reporting or error tracking tools
  • No social media integrations
  • No data sharing with third-party AI services

8. Children's Privacy

CarGPT does not collect personal data and is safe for users of all ages. However, the app is intended for car enthusiasts, buyers, and collectors interested in vehicle identification.

9. Changes to This Policy

If there are changes to data handling practices, we will update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted within the app and/or on the App Store listing. Continued use of CarGPT implies acceptance of the updated terms. Website analytics always requires your separate consent; continued use of the website does not grant it.

10. Contact

Ahmet Ömer

📧 Email: support@ahmeto.com

11. Optional Website Analytics (Umami)

Ahmet Ömer uses Umami to understand basic website traffic and improve this website. This is separate from the iOS app's Firebase Analytics. Umami is self-hosted at analytics.ahmeto.com on the developer's Hetzner server in Germany. Website analytics data is retained indefinitely unless manually deleted.

Analytics is optional and based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). The Umami script is not loaded and no analytics requests are sent until you select “Allow analytics”. Declining does not affect your access to the website or app.

When allowed, basic pageviews include the page path and title, referring page, website hostname, browser language, screen size, and the time of the visit. Query strings and fragments are removed from page and referrer addresses. The analytics server receives your IP address and browser User-Agent to process requests; Umami uses these to derive information such as browser, operating system, device type, approximate location and pseudonymous visit/session identifiers. We do not set a custom user ID or collect custom events, session recordings, or optional performance or error reports. Umami does not use analytics cookies.

Your browser stores your choice (“accepted” or “denied”) in localStorage under cargpt.umami.consent.v1. This preference has no automatic expiry and remains until changed or browser storage is cleared. It is separate from any previous analytics preference. A temporary sessionStorage flag, cargpt.umami.blocked.v1, may keep analytics blocked if saving a choice fails. These preferences are used only to manage consent. Open tabs synchronize changes when browser facilities are available. If storage is unavailable, analytics stays blocked and your choice may need to be made again on a later visit.

Use the “Analytics preferences” button in any page footer and select “Decline” to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal stops future pageviews, including navigation tracking. If saving fails, tracking stays blocked on the current page without reloading it; an older saved choice may remain for a future visit. Withdrawal does not undo requests already sent or affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal, and does not automatically delete analytics already collected.

Where applicable under the GDPR, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and data portability, and object to processing where that right applies. You may withdraw consent at any time and lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. To exercise your rights or ask about deletion, contact Ahmet Ömer at support@ahmeto.com. Because we do not assign you a custom user ID, it may not be possible to associate particular analytics records with you.