Piston Power
Privacy notice
What we collect
- Your email address.
- The condition report PDF, photos, listing text and asking price you submit.
- Your internet address (IP address), used only to stop abuse.
- Whether you ticked the box to receive updates, and whether you confirmed it.
Why we use it
- To analyse the vehicle and email you the report.
- To limit free reports per email address and to prevent abuse.
- To send you updates about Piston Power, only if you ticked the box and confirmed by email.
Who handles it for us
Your submitted files are sent to Anthropic (the AI that reads the report and searches for similar cars). The email is sent through Resend. The app runs on Vercel, and limits and the subscriber list are kept with Upstash. These services may process data outside South Africa.
How long we keep it
- Your PDF and photos are not saved by us. The analysis is kept for up to an hour so the email can be built, then removed.
- Report counts for your email address are kept for about 30 days to apply the free limit.
- Subscriber details are kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them.
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete your information, or withdraw consent at any time, by contacting info@therustypiston.co.za. You can unsubscribe with the link in any email. You may also complain to the Information Regulator (South Africa).
Piston Power gives automated estimates only. It is not a mechanical inspection and not financial advice.