Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for auto101.net

This Privacy Policy describes how auto101.net (we) collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or make a purchase from our site (the “Site”).

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like more information about our privacy practices, or wish to file a complaint, please reach out to us by email at Contact@auto101.net or by mail at the following address:

1770 W Western Reserve Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514

Collecting Personal Information

When you visit the Site, we collect certain information about your device, your interactions with the Site, and data necessary to process your purchases. We also collect additional information if you contact us for customer support. Any information that can identify an individual (directly or indirectly) is considered “Personal Information.” Below is more information on what we collect and why:

Device Information

  • Purpose of collection: To load the Site accurately and optimize Site performance.
  • Source of collection: Collected automatically using cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, and pixels.
  • Disclosure for business purposes: Shared with our processor Shopify and Google Analytics.
  • Personal Information collected: Web browser version, IP address, time zone, cookie data, viewed products or pages, search terms, and how you interact with the Site.

Order Information

  • Purpose of collection: To fulfill your purchase orders, process payments, arrange shipping, provide invoices/order confirmations, and screen for fraud.
  • Source of collection: Collected directly from you.
  • Disclosure for business purposes: Shared with Shopify, payment gateways, shipping providers, and any other necessary third-party vendors.
  • Personal Information collected: Name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (credit card details), email, and phone number.

Customer Support Information

  • Purpose of collection: To provide customer support.
  • Source of collection: Collected directly from you.
  • Disclosure for business purposes: Shared with our customer support providers as necessary.
  • Personal Information collected: Communication history and any details you provide when contacting customer support.

Minors

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us to request deletion.

Sharing Personal Information

We share your Personal Information with service providers to help us deliver services, including Shopify, which powers our online store. You can read Shopify’s Privacy Policy here.

We may also share your data to comply with laws, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights.

Behavioural Advertising

We use your Personal Information to deliver targeted ads or marketing communications, such as:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our Site. More about Google’s use of your data is here.
  • Third-party advertising services: Information about how you interact with our Site or ads may be shared with advertising partners via cookies or other tracking technologies.

For more information about how targeted advertising works, visit the NAI educational page.

To opt out of targeted advertising:

You can also opt-out via the Digital Advertising Alliance’s portal.

Using Personal Information

We use your Personal Information to offer and improve services, process transactions, and keep you informed about our products, services, and promotions.

Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR, if applicable)

If you are a resident of the EEA, we process your Personal Information under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Our legitimate interests

Retention

We retain your Personal Information as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law. You may request deletion of this data at any time.

Automatic Decision-Making

We do not engage in fully automated decision-making with legal or significant effects using customer data. Shopify may use automated tools to detect fraud, which has limited impact and legal significance.

Cookies

Cookies help improve your browsing experience on the Site. We use various cookies to remember your preferences and analyze how you interact with our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Cookies Used

We use the following cookies:

  • _ab (2 years): Used in connection with access to admin.
  • _secure_session_id (24 hours): Used in connection with navigation through a storefront.
  • _shopify_m (1 year): Used for managing customer privacy settings.
  • _shopify_tm (30 minutes): Used for managing customer privacy settings.
  • cart (2 weeks): Used in connection with the shopping cart.
  • _y (1 year): Shopify analytics cookie.
  • _shopify_ga (session): Shopify and Google Analytics.

Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and 2 years from the date they are downloaded to your device. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

Do Not Track

We do not alter data collection practices when we detect a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Last updated: 10/23/2024