Privacy Policy

Effective: May 2026

Who we are

Mechanic Chat is operated by Paul Scott, a garage owner based in the Scottish Borders, UK. You can contact us at pauls2608@gmail.com.

What data we collect

  • Text you enter. The diagnoses or descriptions you type into the tool are sent to the AI to generate an explanation. We do not store this text after your session ends.
  • Usage count. We store how many free explanations you have used in your browser's local storage. This stays on your device — we never see it.
  • Payment information. If you subscribe, payment is handled by Stripe. We receive your email address from Stripe to manage your subscription. We never see or store your card details.

How we use your data

  • To provide the plain-English explanation you requested.
  • To manage your subscription and send receipts if you subscribe.
  • We do not sell your data. We do not use it for advertising.

Third parties

  • Anthropic (Claude API). The text you enter is sent to Anthropic's API to generate a response. Anthropic's privacy policy applies to how they handle that data. We do not include any personal information in these requests.
  • Stripe. Handles all payment processing. Your card details go directly to Stripe and are never passed to us.
  • Vercel. Hosts the application. Standard server logs (IP addresses, request times) may be retained for a short period for security and performance purposes.

Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Since we hold very little (primarily your email if you subscribe), these requests are straightforward to fulfil.

Email pauls2608@gmail.com and we will respond promptly.

Cookies and local storage

We use your browser's local storage to track how many free explanations you have used, and whether you have an active subscription. This data never leaves your device. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at pauls2608@gmail.com.