Privacy

Privacy Policy for Northland Auto Center

Effective Date: 12/19/2024

Our dealership takes your privacy seriously and is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. Because we do gather certain types of information from visitors to our sites, we have developed a privacy statement to help you understand the terms and conditions surrounding the collection and use of that information. This statement discloses the types of information we gather, how it is used, and how you can gain access to and edit any data that we've collected about you at any time.

Guiding Principles

·         Our dealership respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, send us emails, or participate in features/services we offer online.

·         We maintain a strict "no-spam" policy. Subscribers to our email services (or any other feature/service found on our website) will not receive unsolicited email messages from us.

·         We collect information online primarily to provide visitors with a more relevant experience. When doing so, we make every reasonable effort to avoid excessive or irrelevant data collection.

·         We take reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard and secure any information you provide to us (e.g., storing data in protected databases on secured servers with restricted access).

·         We do not share information provided to us with anyone without consent other than to provide the service requested. At the time you register for any service, you will be notified of and asked to consent to the sharing of your information with any third party necessary to provide the requested service.

Non-Personally Identifiable Data

Anytime you visit our website, we may gather certain non-personally identifiable information regarding the means you use to access our site. This information may include:

·         Browser type and version

·         Internet service provider

·         IP address

·         Search engine used to locate our site

We use this information to help diagnose problems with our server, administer the website, and compile broad statistical data. We may also gather certain navigational information about where you go on our website to tailor the site to your needs and interests. This information is aggregated and not associated with specific individuals unless consent is given.

Information Voluntarily Provided

Any information you provide to us (e.g., name, email address) when you enroll in email reminder services, request information, or use interactive features of our website is securely maintained on our web server and internal systems. This information may be used to:

·         Provide you with information about our company, products, and services

·         Notify you of special notices or promotions

·         Tailor your experience on our website to your interests

You may opt out of receiving future communications at any time (see opt-out procedures below).

Information Collected from Other Sources

To help us better understand and respond to your needs and interests, we may receive information about you from other sources in compliance with state and federal laws. Any such information will be maintained in accordance with this privacy policy.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Our dealership does not sell, rent, or trade consumer information to third parties without your consent. However, information may be disclosed in the following situations:

·         Business Partners: Shared with select retailers or companies to provide expanded services. You will be notified and asked to consent.

·         Agents: Used by third parties performing functions on our behalf, such as email services or promotions. These parties only have access to the information necessary to perform their tasks.

·         Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale or transfer, consumer information may be included as part of the assets transferred.

·         Compliance with Law/Safety: Disclosure may occur to comply with legal obligations or protect users, the website, or the public.

·         With Consent: Shared only with your explicit consent outside of these circumstances.

Use of Cookies

Our dealership may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your hard drive that assist in providing a customized browsing experience. They may also help us provide information targeted to your interests based on your prior browsing activity. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.

Passwords

Personal data records created through your registration can only be accessed with your unique password. To protect your information, do not disclose your password to others.

Public Forums

Information disclosed in chat rooms, forums, message boards, or news groups becomes public. Exercise caution when sharing personal information in these areas.

Opt-Out Procedures

You may opt out of receiving future communications at the point where personal information is requested or through other means provided.

Browser-Based Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is no standard for responding to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them on our website.

Contacting the Website

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Northland Auto Center
310 E Hwy 12 Webster, SD 57274
605-345-6272
kellym.northland@gmail.com

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.