CarCostIQ ("we") respects your privacy. This policy describes how we handle information when you use carcostiq.com (the "Site").

Information we collect

Email and waitlist data — if you join the waitlist or submit an email intent on the result page, we store your email and related metadata (e.g. region, source page) to send verification or follow-up communications you request.
Usage analytics — we may use tools such as PostHog to understand product usage (e.g. calculator steps, page views). See our Cookies & analytics page.
Technical data — standard server logs, IP address, and user agent for security and rate limiting.

How we use information

To operate the calculator, improve the product, send emails you explicitly request, prevent abuse, and comply with law.

We retain data only as long as needed for these purposes or as required by law.

Questions: see Contact. This policy may be updated; the "last updated" date will change on this page when we do.

Last updated: March 2026. Not legal advice; consider independent counsel for compliance.