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Privacy Policy
We move your vehicle, not your data. We collect only what is required to coordinate your shipment. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or third-party marketing lists.
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Information we collect
Who we share it with
SMS & text messaging
Your rights
How we use your information
Data security & payments
Cookies & tracking
Contact us
Our Commitment
Car Shipping Hawaii (USDOT 3505506 | MC 1158539) is a licensed independent freight broker. We are not a data company. Every piece of information we collect exists for one reason: to coordinate the safe transport of your vehicle between the US mainland and Hawaii. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and who we share it with.
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Information We Collect
We collect only the information required to provide an accurate shipping quote and complete your booking. Nothing more.
Vehicle Information
Make, model, and year
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
License plate number
Vehicle dimensions if oversized
Operational status
Contact Details
Full name
Phone number
Email address
Pickup address
Delivery address
Shipping Documents
Vehicle title (FROM Hawaii only)
Hawaii registration (FROM Hawaii only)
Safety inspection certificate (FROM Hawaii only)
Government-issued photo ID
Lien holder authorization (if financed, FROM Hawaii only)
Payment Information
Credit or debit card details (processed via secure PCI-compliant gateway)
We do not store full card numbers on our servers
Billing name and address
What We Do Not Collect
We do not collect Social Security numbers, passport numbers, immigration status, medical information, or any data unrelated to your vehicle shipment. We do not build customer profiles for advertising purposes.
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How We Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively for logistics coordination. Specifically:
| Purpose | How Your Data Is Used |
|---|---|
| Shipping quotes | Vehicle dimensions, weight class, and origin/destination are used to calculate your all-inclusive ocean freight and overland transport costs. |
| Vessel booking | Vehicle data is submitted to the ocean carrier to reserve your space on the Matson sailing for your target departure date. |
| Carrier dispatch | For door-to-port shipments, your pickup address and contact details are shared with the assigned overland carrier so they can coordinate your pickup window. |
| Shipment updates | Your phone number and email are used to send booking confirmations, sailing schedule updates, port drop-off instructions, and delivery notifications. |
| Port processing | Vehicle and identification data is submitted to the port terminal as required for intake, agricultural inspection, and release. |
| Legal compliance | Certain data is shared with US Customs and Border Protection as required by federal maritime law for all shipments between Hawaii and the mainland. |
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Who We Share Your Information With
We share your information only with the parties physically involved in moving your vehicle. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or marketing companies under any circumstances.
| Recipient | What Is Shared and Why |
|---|---|
| Ocean carrier (Matson Navigation Company) | Vehicle data and shipper identification required by federal maritime law to complete the vessel manifest for your sailing. |
| Overland carriers | For door-to-port shipments, your pickup address and contact details are shared with the licensed carrier assigned to transport your vehicle to the departure port. |
| Young Brothers (neighbor island delivery) | If your vehicle is destined for Maui, Big Island, or Kauai, vehicle and delivery data is shared with Young Brothers for the inter-island barge transfer from Honolulu. |
| US Customs and Border Protection | Required by federal law for all shipments moving between Hawaii and the US mainland. |
| Hawaii Department of Agriculture | Vehicle information is provided for the mandatory biosecurity inspection conducted at Hawaii arrival terminals. |
| Payment processors | Payment card data is processed by PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways. We do not receive or store your full card number. |
| Legal authorities | We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our customers or the public. |
Our Commitment
Car Shipping Hawaii is an independent licensed freight broker and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Matson Navigation Company. When we share your data with Matson or any carrier, it is for the sole purpose of completing your shipment — not for their marketing use.
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Data Security and Payment Protection
We take reasonable and industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
SSL Encryption
All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using SSL technology
Look for the padlock icon in your browser address bar
Encryption is active on all pages including quote forms and booking
Payment Security
All credit card transactions are processed through PCI-compliant payment gateways
We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers
Card data is tokenized and handled entirely by our payment processor
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we implement commercially reasonable protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have concerns about a specific transaction, contact us directly at info@carshippinghawaii.com.
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SMS and Text Messaging
If you provide your mobile phone number during the booking process, we may use it to send you shipment-related text messages. Our SMS program complies with 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) carrier requirements.
We May Send
Booking confirmations
Carrier pickup window notifications
Port drop-off reminders and instructions
Vessel departure confirmations
Hawaii arrival and pickup notifications
Delivery confirmations
We Will Never Send
Promotional or marketing messages
Third-party advertisements
Messages on behalf of any other company
Messages after you have opted out
10DLC Compliance — Important
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All SMS originator opt-in data and consent is excluded from any data sharing and will never be passed to third parties. To opt out of text messages at any time, reply STOP to any message we send. To request help, reply HELP. Standard message and data rates may apply.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our site.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. They enable core features like quote form submissions and page navigation. |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand which pages are visited most often, how visitors navigate the site, and where we can improve. Data is aggregated and anonymized. |
| Google Tag Manager | We use Google Tag Manager to manage tracking scripts. This may include Google Analytics. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google through analytics. |
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our quote and booking tools.
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Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We honor these requests regardless of your location.
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Access | You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. |
| Correction | You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information. |
| Deletion | You may request deletion of your personal information. Note that we may be required to retain certain records for legal and regulatory compliance. |
| Opt-out of SMS | Reply STOP to any text message from us at any time. No further messages will be sent. |
| Do Not Sell | We do not sell your personal information. This right is already honored by our standard practices. |
To exercise any of these rights, contact us in writing at info@carshippinghawaii.com. We will respond within 30 days.
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Changes to This Policy and How to Contact Us
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your information, contact us directly:
Privacy Contact
| Company | Car Shipping Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 Nuuanu Ave #305, Honolulu, HI 96817 |
| info@carshippinghawaii.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM HST |
| USDOT | 3505506 |
| MC Number | 1158539 |
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