Auto Glass Shops.com respects the privacy of our users and has developed this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its commitment to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy is intended to describe for you, as an individual who is a user of Auto Glass Shops.com (and all websites and URLs controlled or operated by Auto Glass Shops.com that link to this policy, unless otherwise specified) or our services, or otherwise provide us with information through various means, the information we collect, how that information may be used, with whom it may be shared, and your choices about such uses and disclosures.
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully when using our website or services or transacting business with us. By using our website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please refer to the end of this Privacy Policy for information on how to contact us.
Information We Collect About You
In General:
We may collect personal information that can identify you such as your name and email address, and other information that does not identify you. When you provide personal information through our website, the information may be sent to servers located in the United States and other countries around the world.
Information You Provide:
We may collect and store any personal information you enter on our website or provide to us in some other manner. This includes identifying information, such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number, and for Professionals, your credit card number and other personally identifiable information. We may also request information about your interests and activities, gender, age, and other demographic information.
Information From Other Sources:
We may also periodically obtain both personal and non-personal information about you from other business partners, contractors, and other third parties. Examples of information we may receive include (but are not limited to): updated delivery and address information, purchase history, and additional demographic information.
Information About Others:
We may also collect and store personal information about other people that you provide to us. If you use our website to send others (friends, relatives, colleagues, etc.) information that may interest them, we may store your personal information, as well as the personal information of each recipient.
Use of Cookies and Other Technologies to Collect Information
Information Collected Automatically:
We automatically collect information from your browser when you visit our website. This includes your IP address, your browser type and language, access times, the content of any undeleted cookies that your browser previously accepted from us (see “Cookies” below), and the referring website address.
Cookies:
When you visit our website, we may assign your computer one or more cookies to facilitate access to our site and to personalize your online experience. Through the use of cookies, we also may automatically collect information about your online activity on our site, such as the web pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, please note that you may not be able to sign in or use some of the interactive features offered on our website.
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user’s computer for record keeping purposes. Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies. A session cookie expires when you close your browser and is used to make it easier for you to navigate our website. A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive for an extended period of time.
For example, when you sign in to our website, we will record your user or member ID and the name on your user or member account in the cookie file on your computer. We also may record your password in this cookie file, if you indicated that you would like your password saved for automatic sign-in. For security purposes, we will encrypt any usernames, passwords, and other user or member account-related data that we store in such cookies. In the case of sites and services that do not use a user or member ID, the cookie will contain a unique identifier. We may allow our authorized service providers to serve cookies from our website to allow them to assist us in various activities, such as doing analysis and research on the effectiveness of our site, content and advertising.
You may delete or decline cookies by changing your browser settings. (Click “Help” in the toolbar of most browsers for instructions.) If you do so, some of the features and services of our website may not function properly.
We may allow third-parties, including advertising companies and ad networks, to display advertisements on our site. These companies may use tracking technologies, such as cookies, to collect information about users who view or interact with their advertisements. Our website does not provide any personal information to these third parties, but they may collect information about where you, or others who are using your computer, saw and/or clicked on the advertisements they deliver, and possibly associate this information with your subsequent visits to the advertised websites. They also may combine this information with personal information they collect from you. The collection and use of that information is subject to the third-party’s privacy policy. This information allows them to deliver targeted advertisements and gauge their effectiveness. Some of these third-party advertising companies may be advertising networks that are members of the Network Advertising Initiative, which offers a single location to opt out of ad targeting from member companies (www.networkadvertising.org).
Other Technologies:
We may use standard Internet technology, such as web beacons and other similar technologies, to track your use of our site. We may include web beacons in promotional or other email messages to determine whether messages have been opened and acted upon. The information we obtain in this manner enables us to customize the services we offer our website visitors to deliver targeted advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of our online advertising, content, programming, or other activities.
Information Collected by Third-Parties:
We may allow third parties, including (but not limited to) our authorized service providers, advertising companies, and ad networks, to display advertisements on our site. These companies may use tracking technologies, such as cookies, to collect information about users who view or interact with their advertisements. Our website does not provide any personal information to these third parties. This information allows them to deliver targeted advertisements and gauge their effectiveness.
How We Use the Information We Collect
In General:
We may use information that we collect about you to:
- Deliver the products and services that you have requested.
- Manage your account and provide customer support.
- Perform research and analysis about your use of, or interest in, our products, services, or content.
- Communicate with you by email, postal mail, telephone, or mobile devices, or send newsletters about products or services that may be of interest to you, either from us or other third parties.
- Perform background screening, which may include the use of third parties, on Service Professionals.
- Enforce our terms and conditions.
- Manage our business and perform other functions as described at the time of collection.
Financial Information:
For Professionals, we may use financial information or payment methods to process payment for any purchases made on our website, enroll you in discount and rebate programs, pre-qualify you for credit card offers, protect against fraudulent transactions, and otherwise manage our business.
Job Applicants:
If your personal information is submitted through our website when applying for a position with Auto Glass Shops.com, the information will be used solely in connection with considering and acting upon your application.
With Whom We Share Your Information
We do not share your personal information with others except as indicated below or when we inform you and give you an opportunity to opt-out. We may share personal information with:
- Authorized Service Providers:
We may share your personal information with our authorized service providers that perform certain services on our behalf. - Business Partners:
When you make purchases, reservations, or engage in promotions offered through our website, we may share personal information with the businesses with which we partner. - Professionals:
We may share your personal information with Professionals that match your service request to allow them to contact you. - Direct Mail Partners:
From time to time, we may share our postal mailing list with selected providers of goods and services. - Other Situations:
We may disclose your information in response to a subpoena or similar investigative demand, a court order, or a request for cooperation from a law enforcement or other government agency.
Third-Party Websites
There are a number of places on our website where you may click on a link to access other websites. These third-party websites may independently solicit and collect information, including personal information, from you. We recommend that you consult the privacy statements of all third-party websites you visit.
How You Can Access Your Information
If you have an online account with us, you have the ability to review and update your personal information online by logging into your account.
Your Choices About Collection and Use of Your Information
You can choose not to provide us with certain information, but this may prevent you from using certain features of our website.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
We take appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot promise your personal information will always remain secure.
Blogs, Bulletin Boards, Reviews, and Chat Rooms
We may provide areas on our websites where you can post information about yourself and others. These postings are governed by our Terms & Conditions, and once posted, may be publicly available.
Childrenβs Privacy
Our website is a general audience site, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Visiting Our Websites From Outside the United States
If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We will occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices and services. We recommend that you check our website regularly to stay informed.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our information-handling practices, please contact us at: contact@autoglassshops.com