1. Who We Are
Carivo ("we", "us", "our") operates the website carivo.co — an impartial car evaluation and review platform. Contact: hello@carivo.co

2. Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you submit a dealer quote request or contact form, we collect your name, email address, ZIP code, and car interest. This information is stored securely in our database.

Information collected automatically: We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which may collect your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information to: (a) connect you with local car dealers upon your request; (b) respond to your contact messages; (c) improve our platform and content; (d) serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense; (e) analyse website traffic through Google Analytics.

4. Cookies & Advertising
Carivo uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. You can also opt out through the NAI opt-out page.

5. Third-Party Services
We use Supabase (database), Google AdSense (advertising), Google Analytics (analytics), Imagin.studio (car imagery), and Amazon Associates (affiliate links). Each service has its own privacy policy governing the data they collect.

6. Data Retention
Lead and contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion at any time by emailing hello@carivo.co.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, email hello@carivo.co. California residents may request disclosure of personal information shared with third parties under CCPA.

8. Children's Privacy
Carivo is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance. Questions? Email hello@carivo.co.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing carivo.co, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Use of Content
All car scores, reviews, and editorial content on Carivo are for informational purposes only. Scores represent Carivo's independent evaluation methodology and do not constitute professional financial, purchase, or safety advice. We make no guarantee of accuracy and recommend independent verification before making purchase decisions.

3. Affiliate Disclosure
Carivo participates in the Amazon Associates Programme. When you click Amazon links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our editorial scores or recommendations.

4. Advertising
Carivo displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Advertisers do not influence our car scores, editorial content, or reviews. Carivo maintains full editorial independence.

5. Dealer Lead Service
When you submit a dealer quote request, you consent to being contacted by up to three local dealerships. Carivo is not a dealer, does not sell vehicles, and is not responsible for dealer communications or pricing accuracy.

6. Intellectual Property
All content on carivo.co — including scores, text, design, and code — is owned by Carivo and protected by copyright law. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited.

7. Limitation of Liability
Carivo is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the site or reliance on its content.

8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration. Questions? Email hello@carivo.co.

Carivo was built on a simple belief: buying a car should be guided by data, not dealer pressure or manufacturer marketing.

We independently score every car 1–10 across five dimensions — reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology — using manufacturer data, independent safety reports, owner surveys, and market pricing analysis.

No manufacturer pays us. No dealer influences our scores. The Carivo Score is 100% impartial.

Our AI-powered recommendation engine helps buyers find the right car for their budget and lifestyle in seconds — matching on factors that actually matter: family size, fuel preference, commute type, and value for money.

Questions or partnership enquiries: hello@carivo.co