Legal
Terms and policies, in one place.
The documents that apply when you use the Throttle app or this site, the date each one took effect and how to reach us about any of them.
Documents
Everything we publish, and when it took effect.
Agreements and policies
- Terms of serviceThe agreement for using Throttle: accounts, listings, conduct and how disputes are handled.Effective
- Privacy policyWhat we collect in the app and on this site, why, who processes it, how long we keep it and your rights.Effective
- Cookie noticeThis site sets no cookies. What it does load and what that means for you.Effective
- Copyright (DMCA)How to report photos or text used without permission, and how counter-notices work.Effective
Rules, safety and your account
- Community standardsThe six rules everyone accepts before posting or messaging, and how we enforce them.Version 1
- SafetyMeeting up, getting paid and doing the paperwork safely, plus the scams to watch for.
- Delete your accountSteps in the app or by email, plus what’s deleted and what’s kept.Effective
- Accessibility statementWhat we aim for on this site, the limits we know about and how to tell us.
Common requests
Most requests start in the app.
Get a copy of your data
You › Privacy & data › Download your data. It’s a JSON file, usually ready within minutes. The link works for 7 days.
Fix your details
Edit your profile and listings in the app. If a detail decoded from the VIN is wrong, use Contact Throttle and pick Correct a VIN.
Report a listing or person
Tap Report on the listing, profile or message. A person reads every report. We aim to look within one business day.
Privacy requests and appeals
To access, correct or delete your data, email support@
Who we are
Who runs Throttle.
Throttle is operated by Throttle Marketplace. It’s a marketplace for used vehicles in the United States, and it isn’t a party to any sale between buyers and sellers.
One address handles support, privacy requests, copyright notices and legal questions. Put the topic in the subject line so it reaches the right place.
- Operator
- Throttle Marketplace
- Service area
- United States
- Documents
- Effective