1. Who We Are

AutoWorldRental.com is operated by Utopia Expeditions Inc. ("AutoWorldRental," "we," "us," or "our"). We are a car rental comparison platform that helps travelers find and compare rental car deals from third-party providers across 235+ cities worldwide.

We do not own, operate, or rent vehicles directly — we connect you with rental car providers through affiliate partnerships.

Our website is located at www.autoworldrental.com.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: First name, last name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Search information: Pick-up and drop-off locations, travel dates, driver age, and vehicle preferences.
• Saved searches and favorites: Searches and deals you save for later.
• Referral information: Your referral code and the email addresses of people you refer.
• Rental claims: Booking confirmation numbers and provider details when you submit rental claims for rewards.
• Contact information: Your name and email when you contact us through our contact form or chatbot.
• Travel profile: Answers to optional travel preference questions.
• Price alert subscriptions: Your email address and route preferences for fare monitoring.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries, and referring URLs.
• IP address: Used for approximate location detection and fraud prevention.
• Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 4.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Display relevant car rental search results and pricing comparisons.
• Create and manage your account, including login streaks, points, badges, and rewards.
• Process rental claims, gift card rewards, and referral bonuses.
• Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password resets, reward notifications, gift card delivery).
• Send promotional emails if you have opted in (price alerts, deals, re-engagement).
• Save your searches and favorites for your convenience.
• Improve our website, content, and user experience through analytics.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Essential cookies: Session cookies that keep you logged in and remember your preferences. These are necessary for the website to function.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• GetYourGuide widget: We use GetYourGuide's widget on certain pages to display local activity recommendations. This widget may set its own cookies subject to GetYourGuide's privacy policy.
• Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click through to a rental car provider (such as VIP Cars, KAYAK, DiscoverCars, or others), cookies may be set to track that the referral came from AutoWorldRental. These cookies are used solely for affiliate commission tracking.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features such as saved searches and login persistence.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:

• Car rental providers: When you click through to a provider's website, your search parameters (location, dates, driver age) are passed to that provider. We do not share your account information or email address with providers.
• Service providers: We use hosting services and email delivery infrastructure to operate our website. These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Analytics providers: Google Analytics receives anonymized usage data.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfers: If AutoWorldRental is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Affiliate & Partner Links

AutoWorldRental is a comparison platform. When you click "Search deals" or follow a link to a car rental provider, you leave our website and visit a third-party site. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use your information.

Our current partners include VIP Cars and KAYAK. A full list of partners is available on our Partners page.

7. Data Security

• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption and are never stored in plain text.
• Our website uses HTTPS (SSL/TLS) encryption for all data in transit.
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• We use rate limiting and anti-bot measures to prevent unauthorized access and spam.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Anonymized and aggregated data (such as search volume statistics) may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Opt-out of emails: Click the "Unsubscribe" link in any promotional email, or email us at support@autoworldrental.com.
• Cookie management: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@autoworldrental.com.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (for account creation and marketing emails) and legitimate interest (for analytics and fraud prevention).

10. Children's Privacy

AutoWorldRental is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@autoworldrental.com.

11. International Users

AutoWorldRental is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us