Privacy Policy
What information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have
This Privacy Policy explains how California DMV Appointments (“we,” “us”) handles information when you visit californiadmvappointments.com or email us. You can read our guides without an account, so we collect very little about you. This page explains what we do collect and the rights you have, including under California law.
By California DMV Appointments Editorial TeamUpdated November 2026
Who We Are and What This Covers
California DMV Appointments is an independent informational website about California DMV services. We are not the California DMV or any government agency. This policy applies to information collected through californiadmvappointments.com and through emails you send us.
It doesn’t cover information you give to the California DMV or to any other website you visit through our links. Those organizations have their own privacy policies.
Information We Collect
We collect two kinds of information:
Information you give us
When you email us, we receive your email address, your name if you include it, and whatever you write in your message and any attachments.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our servers and cookies record technical data such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, the site that referred you, and the date and time of your visit.
In the categories used by California law, this means identifiers (such as IP address and email address), internet or other electronic network activity, and approximate location inferred from an IP address. We have collected these categories in the last 12 months.
Please don’t send us sensitive information such as driver’s license or ID numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, license plate numbers, vehicle identification numbers, payment details or photos of documents. We don’t need them, and we can’t access DMV records.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain and secure the website
- Understand which pages are useful and improve our guides and tools
- Read and reply to your emails and act on reported corrections
- Detect and prevent spam, abuse, fraud and security threats
- Show and measure advertising, as described in section 04
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
Cookies and Advertising
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the website working, remember basic preferences and understand how the site is used. Our Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies and how to control them.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings (opens in a new tab).
- You can opt out of some other vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices (opens in a new tab).
Storage, Retention and Security
We keep emails only as long as we need them to answer you, fix a reported issue or meet legal obligations. Technical logs are generally kept for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting.
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections. No method of sending or storing data online is completely secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you live in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, gives you rights over your personal information. We honor these rights for all visitors who contact us.
Right to know
Ask what personal information we’ve collected about you, where it came from and how we use and share it.
Right to delete
Ask us to delete personal information we’ve collected from you, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to correct
Ask us to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to opt out
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Sensitive information
We don’t knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we don’t use it to infer things about you.
No discrimination
We won’t treat you differently or deny you access to our website because you used any of these rights.
Email [email protected] with the subject “California privacy request” and tell us which right you want to use.
We may ask for information to confirm your request. You can also use an authorized agent, who must provide your signed written permission. We respond to verified requests within 45 days.
To opt out of sharing for advertising, turn on Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser or use the opt-out tools in section 04. We treat a GPC signal as an opt-out request wherever our website and partners can apply it.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is written for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We also don’t knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, email us and we will delete it.
Other Websites
Our guides link to other websites, especially official California DMV pages. When you leave our website, the other site’s privacy policy applies. We aren’t responsible for how other websites collect or use information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our practices or the law change. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Please check back from time to time.
Contact Us About Privacy
Send questions about this policy or your information to [email protected]. You can also visit our Contact Us page.
Privacy Policy FAQs
Do you sell my personal information?
No. We don’t sell personal information for money. Some advertising cookies may count as “sharing” under California law, and you can opt out of that sharing.
What information do you collect when I visit?
Technical data such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed and referring site, collected through server logs and cookies.
Can you see my DMV records?
No. We are an independent website and have no access to California DMV records or systems.
How do I opt out of personalized ads?
Use Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized ads from Google, and aboutads.info/choices for some other vendors. You can also block cookies in your browser.
How do I ask you to delete my information?
Email [email protected] with the subject “California privacy request” and tell us what you want deleted.
Is this website meant for children?
Our website is for a general audience, including teens preparing for a permit test, but it isn’t directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect their personal information.