PRIVACY POLICY

UPDATED: MARCH 31, 2020

Thank you for visiting D&S Automotive. This Privacy Policy describes our personal data handling policies, including the following:

PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT OR PROCESS

The Site captures some information about you automatically utilizing background local storage and session storage technologies (“Cookies”) in order to improve the user experience. Cookies are small files or other pieces of data that are downloaded or stored on your computer or other device, which can be tied to information about your use of the Site, including certain third-party services and features offered as part of our Site. Examples of information of this type are your IP address, the browser you are using, the operating system you are using, the pages on the Site that you visit, and details of your transaction activity, such as the amount, date, and time for each transaction. When we use Cookies, we may use “session” Cookies that last until you close your browser or “persistent” cookies that last until you or your browser delete them. You may change your browser setting to decline the use of Cookies.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google Inc., which uses cookies to identify the frequency of use of certain areas of our Site and to identify preferences. You can deactivate Google Analytics using a browser add-on if you do not wish the analysis to take place. You can download the add-on here: www.tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We also collect information that you provide to us voluntarily. D&S Automotive collects the information that you provide to us when you sign up to receive newsletters, request estimates, schedule appointments, purchase our goods and services, and contact us by email or via the Site through the “Contact us” or chat function. Such information includes your name, address, phone number, email address, payment card information (for purchases), and vehicle make, model, and year.

If you inquire about a career at D&S Automotive, you have the option of sending personal data about you through the Site, which we will use solely for employment evaluation purposes. Providing this information is completely voluntary. Please do not submit sensitive personal information.

We do not knowingly collect information from users of our Site under the age of 18 and/or their internet usage, and such persons are not authorized to use the Site. If we obtain actual knowledge that a user is under 18, we will take steps to remove that user’s personal information from our databases. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years old. You also represent, by accessing or using the Site, that you are of legal age to enter into legal agreements, or if you are not, that you have obtained your parent’s or legal guardian’s consent to accept the terms in this Privacy Policy.

HOW WE USE THE DATA

We use the personal data we collect to respond to your inquiries, complete transactions you initiate, provide or enhance the services you request, perform our contractual obligations, provide updates and other important information related to your activity on and with the Site, inform you of new services or changes in services, administer the Site, fill employment positions, enter into contracts for services, fulfill legal obligations we have to governmental authorities or other third parties, and for other legitimate business purposes. You will have the opportunity to opt out of any electronic marketing communications you may receive from us.

WITH WHOM WE SHARE PERSONAL DATA

We may share your personal data with third parties who perform services on our behalf, including without limitation our financing processor, payment processor, technology providers, and professional advisors.

We may disclose information: (a) if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary or permitted by law or the legal process, (b) to protect and defend our or others’ interests or property, or (c) to enforce agreements you enter into with us; (d) to another company in connection with a merger or in the event that our business is acquired in whole or part by another company; (e) on a de-identified basis with third parties for analytical, research, or other similar purposes.

D&S Automotive may obtain your written consent from time to time in electronic form by using online agreements or other acknowledgments on the Site, including for any other contemplated uses of your personal data not addressed in this Privacy