1. Who we are
IDPchecker.com ("we," "us," or "our") is an independently operated website that provides information about International Driving Permit (IDP) requirements by country. Our website is located at www.idpchecker.com.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using IDPchecker.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at: privacy@idpchecker.com
2. Information we collect
We collect information in two ways — information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Information you give us directly:
- Email address — If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, we collect your email address. This is entirely optional and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data — Through Google Analytics 4, we collect anonymised information about how visitors use our site, including which pages are viewed, how long people spend on the site, which countries they visit from, and which device and browser they use.
- Cookies — Google Analytics sets small data files (cookies) on your device to distinguish visitors and track usage over time. See Section 5 for full details.
- IP address — Your IP address is processed by Google Analytics but is anonymised and not stored by us directly.
We do not collect your name, payment information, date of birth, national ID, passport details, or any other sensitive personal information. We do not require you to create an account to use this website.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Email address — To send you our newsletter with IDP tips, travel driving information, and occasional updates about the site. We send emails infrequently and only to people who have opted in. We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our email list.
- Analytics data — To understand how people use IDPchecker.com, which country combinations are most searched, which pages are most useful, and how we can improve the tool. This data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Site improvement — To identify technical issues, fix errors, and improve the accuracy of our IDP information.
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not send marketing emails for third-party products without your consent.
4. Third-party services we use
We use the following third-party services to operate IDPchecker.com. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:
- Google Analytics 4 — Website analytics. Google may process data in the United States. Google Privacy Policy
- Kit (ConvertKit) — Email newsletter management. Stores email addresses of newsletter subscribers. Kit Privacy Policy
- Netlify — Website hosting. Processes server logs and technical data. Netlify Privacy Policy
- Affiliate networks (CJ Affiliate, Impact.com, ShareASale) — When you click an affiliate link on our site, these networks may set tracking cookies to attribute any resulting purchase to IDPchecker.com. See Section 6 for more on affiliate links.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. IDPchecker.com uses the following cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) — These cookies are set by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors and collect usage statistics. They do not contain personally identifiable information. The _ga cookie typically lasts 2 years; _gid lasts 24 hours.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — When you click a link to an affiliate partner (such as a car rental company or IDP provider), that partner's website may set cookies to track whether you complete a purchase. These cookies are set by the destination site, not by IDPchecker.com.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this site. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies — check your browser's help documentation for instructions.
For visitors from the European Union: by continuing to use this site you consent to the use of necessary analytics cookies as described above. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
6. Affiliate links
IDPchecker.com participates in affiliate marketing programmes. This means that when you click certain links on our site — such as links to IDP providers, car rental companies, or travel insurance — and you make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links are clearly identified by the presence of affiliate disclosure language on this site (see our footer and disclosure notice). The existence of affiliate relationships does not influence the accuracy of the IDP information we provide. Our data on IDP requirements is researched independently and is not affected by which companies we have affiliate relationships with.
This disclosure is made in compliance with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
7. How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold:
- Our website is served over HTTPS (encrypted connection)
- Email addresses are stored in Kit, which uses industry-standard security
- We do not store payment information of any kind
- We do not store sensitive personal information on our own servers
No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your rights (GDPR — EU/EEA visitors)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — You can ask us to delete your data.
- Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to object — You can object to us processing your data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@idpchecker.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Your rights (CCPA — California residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. To submit a request under CCPA, email us at privacy@idpchecker.com.
10. Email newsletter and unsubscribing
If you have subscribed to our email newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you. Once you unsubscribe, we will remove your email address from our active mailing list. Kit may retain records of past subscribers in accordance with their own data retention policies.
11. Children's privacy
IDPchecker.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@idpchecker.com and we will delete it promptly.
12. External links
Our website contains links to external websites — including IDP issuing authorities, car rental companies, travel insurance providers, and government travel advisory pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site before providing them with personal information.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or third-party services we use. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of IDPchecker.com after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@idpchecker.com
- Website: www.idpchecker.com
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 5 business days.