Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

1. Introduction

DriveMath is committed to respecting the privacy of its visitors. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you access or use the DriveMath website, how that information may be used, the circumstances in which information may be shared, and the choices that may be available to you.

DriveMath provides free online tools designed to help users estimate and better understand vehicle related expenses. These tools may include car payment calculations, loan payoff estimates, fuel cost calculations, affordability estimates, vehicle comparisons and ownership cost calculations.

By accessing or using DriveMath, you acknowledge that information may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

2. Information You Enter Into Our Calculators

DriveMath calculators may ask you to enter information such as vehicle price, down payment, interest rate, loan term, fuel economy, fuel price, annual driving distance, insurance cost, maintenance expenses, monthly income, monthly expenses or other financial estimates.

Information entered into DriveMath calculators is generally used within your browser to perform the requested calculation and display the results to you. DriveMath does not require users to create an account in order to use its calculators.

Calculator inputs should not be treated as confidential financial records. Users should avoid entering unnecessary personally identifying information into any calculator field.

3. Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, certain information may be collected automatically when you visit DriveMath. This information may include your Internet Protocol address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring website, pages visited, approximate geographic region, date and time of access, interaction information and other technical information associated with your visit.

This information may be collected through standard web server logs, cookies, local storage, analytics services or similar technologies.

Automatically collected information may be used to understand website performance, diagnose technical problems, prevent abuse, measure traffic, understand how visitors use the website and improve the usefulness of DriveMath.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

DriveMath may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small data files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as maintaining website functionality, remembering preferences, measuring website traffic, understanding user interactions, preventing fraud and supporting advertising.

Some cookies may be placed directly by DriveMath while others may be placed by third party service providers. The duration of a cookie may vary depending on its purpose and the provider responsible for it.

You may be able to control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features operate.

5. Analytics

DriveMath may use analytics services to understand website usage, measure performance and improve the functionality and usefulness of its calculators and content.

Analytics information may include pages viewed, interactions with website features, general device information, browser information, traffic sources, session information and approximate geographic information.

Analytics information may be used to understand which calculators are most useful, identify technical problems, improve website design and determine how visitors navigate through DriveMath.

Analytics providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Advertising

DriveMath may display advertising in order to support the continued operation and development of the website. Advertising may be provided by third party advertising companies.

Advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, Internet Protocol addresses or similar technologies to measure advertising performance, prevent invalid activity, limit repeated advertisements and, where permitted, personalize advertisements.

Advertising shown on DriveMath does not influence the calculations produced by DriveMath calculators.

7. Google Advertising Services

DriveMath may use Google advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on the website.

Third party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve advertisements based on a visitor's previous visits to DriveMath or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies may enable Google and its advertising partners to serve advertisements based on a user's visits to DriveMath and other websites on the Internet.

Users may be able to manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google's advertising controls and other applicable privacy settings.

Other third party advertising vendors or advertising networks may also use cookies or similar technologies if their advertisements are displayed on DriveMath. Those providers may operate under their own privacy policies and data practices.

8. Consent Management

Depending on your location and applicable law, DriveMath may request consent before certain cookies, analytics technologies or advertising technologies are activated.

Where consent choices are provided, users may be able to choose whether certain analytics or advertising technologies are permitted.

Consent preferences may be stored so that DriveMath can remember the choices associated with a particular browser or device.

9. How Information May Be Used

Information processed through DriveMath may be used to provide website functionality, calculate requested results, maintain website security, measure website performance, improve calculators, understand user behavior, diagnose technical issues, prevent misuse, comply with legal obligations and support advertising.

DriveMath does not intend to sell personally identifying information entered by visitors into calculator fields.

10. Third Party Service Providers

DriveMath may rely on third party companies to provide services such as website hosting, analytics, advertising, security, domain services, performance monitoring or other website infrastructure.

These service providers may process limited information when necessary to provide their services.

Third party providers operate according to their own privacy policies, terms and legal obligations. DriveMath does not control the independent privacy practices of third party websites or services.

11. Hosting and Technical Infrastructure

DriveMath may use third party hosting and infrastructure providers to deliver website content to visitors.

Hosting providers may automatically process technical information such as Internet Protocol addresses, request information, timestamps, browser information, device information and error logs as part of operating and securing the website.

Such information may be retained for limited periods according to the policies, technical requirements and security practices of the applicable hosting provider.

12. External Links

DriveMath may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

Once you leave DriveMath and visit another website, the privacy practices of that external website will apply. DriveMath is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, security practices or data handling practices of third party websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information to them.

13. Data Retention

DriveMath seeks to retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to maintain website security, to meet legal requirements or to resolve technical issues.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the service provider involved.

Information stored or processed by third party providers may be subject to the retention policies of those providers.

14. Data Security

DriveMath takes reasonable measures intended to protect website information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss or disclosure.

However, no Internet transmission, storage system or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. DriveMath cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the Internet.

Users should avoid sending sensitive personal information through website forms unless specifically requested and necessary.

15. Children's Privacy

DriveMath is intended to provide general vehicle cost information and is not specifically directed toward children.

DriveMath does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through its calculators.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to DriveMath, they may contact DriveMath using the official contact information provided on the website.

16. Canadian Privacy Rights

Users located in Canada may have privacy rights under applicable federal or provincial privacy laws.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, these rights may include requesting access to personal information, requesting correction of inaccurate information, withdrawing consent where permitted and making inquiries or complaints about how personal information is handled.

Some rights may be subject to legal exceptions, verification requirements or limitations.

17. Quebec Privacy Rights

DriveMath recognizes that individuals in Quebec may have rights under applicable Quebec privacy legislation.

These rights may relate to access, correction, consent, transparency, confidentiality and the protection of personal information.

Requests relating to personal information may require reasonable identity verification before information can be disclosed, modified or otherwise handled.

18. International Visitors

DriveMath may be accessed by visitors from countries outside Canada.

Because DriveMath may use hosting, analytics, advertising or infrastructure providers operating in multiple countries, information may be processed or stored outside the visitor's province, state or country.

Privacy rights and legal protections may differ depending on where a visitor is located.

19. European Economic Area, United Kingdom and Switzerland

Visitors located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom or Switzerland may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

Where required, certain analytics or advertising technologies may only be activated after appropriate consent has been obtained.

Depending on applicable law, users may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability or objection to certain processing.

20. United States Privacy Rights

Residents of certain United States jurisdictions may have rights under state privacy laws.

These rights may include rights relating to access, deletion, correction, data portability or certain forms of targeted advertising, depending on the law that applies.

The availability and scope of these rights may vary by jurisdiction.

21. Browser Privacy Controls

Web browsers and devices may provide settings that allow users to control cookies, tracking technologies and certain privacy preferences.

The availability and effectiveness of these controls may depend on the browser, device, operating system and third party services involved.

Restricting certain technologies may affect the operation or functionality of some website features.

22. Automated Decisions

DriveMath calculators perform mathematical calculations based on values provided by users.

Calculator outputs are estimates and are not automated lending decisions, credit decisions, insurance decisions or financial approvals.

DriveMath does not determine whether a user qualifies for a loan, vehicle purchase, insurance product or other financial service.

23. Financial Information

DriveMath calculators may process financial estimates entered voluntarily by users.

DriveMath does not require users to provide bank account numbers, payment card information, government identification numbers or online banking credentials in order to use its calculators.

Visitors should never enter passwords, account numbers, payment card information or other sensitive credentials into calculator fields.

24. Accuracy of Calculator Information

Privacy practices relating to calculator inputs should be considered separately from the accuracy of calculator results.

Calculator outputs depend on the values entered by the user and on the mathematical assumptions used by each calculator.

Results are provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated as a guarantee, financial advice, lending decision or professional advice.

25. Changes to This Privacy Policy

DriveMath may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, technology, service providers, advertising practices, privacy practices or legal requirements.

Changes to this Privacy Policy may be reflected by an updated revision date displayed on this page.

Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about DriveMath's privacy practices.

26. Privacy Questions and Requests

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, the handling of personal information or your privacy rights, you may contact DriveMath using the information provided on the Contact page.

Privacy related requests may be subject to reasonable identity verification where necessary to protect personal information and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

DriveMath will review privacy inquiries and requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws and legal obligations.

27. Contact Information

Privacy inquiries and other questions regarding DriveMath may be submitted through the contact information provided on the DriveMath Contact page.

For general questions about DriveMath, its calculators, website content or privacy practices, please use the official contact information published by DriveMath.