Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

DMV Test Centers (dmvtestcenters.com) is an independent, privately operated directory of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices in the United States. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any federal, state, or local government agency. For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@dmvtestcenters.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data. Specifically:

• Usage data: When you visit our site, our hosting provider automatically logs your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and date/time of access. This data is used solely for security and aggregate traffic analysis.
• Cookies from third parties: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may place cookies on your device to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
• Contact emails: If you email us to report an error or ask a question, we retain that email to respond and improve our directory. We do not share it with third parties.
• Search queries: The search bar on our site redirects to Google Search. Any query you submit is processed by Google, not by us. We do not receive or store your search terms.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain the DMV Test Centers website
• To analyze aggregate traffic patterns and improve content
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To respond to error reports and user inquiries

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

This site participates in the Google AdSense program. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Third-Party Services

Our pages embed or link to the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Maps — embedded map iframes may collect location and device data per Google's Privacy Policy.
• QR Server (api.qrserver.com) — generates QR codes for page URLs. No personal data is transmitted.
• Wikipedia — links to nearby landmark articles are external and governed by the Wikimedia Privacy Policy.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of that information, and to opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@dmvtestcenters.com.

7. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, our lawful basis for processing any data is legitimate interest (operating a publicly useful directory). You have the right to access, rectify, or erase any data we hold about you, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact contact@dmvtestcenters.com to exercise these rights.

8. Data Retention

Server access logs are retained for up to 30 days. Email correspondence is retained for up to 12 months. We do not retain any other personally identifiable information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@dmvtestcenters.com.