At Motor City Times, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us in any way.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when filling out forms, booking appointments, or contacting us.
- Non-Personal Information: Includes browser type, device information, IP address, and data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Service Information: Details about the services you request or receive from us, such as vehicle details, service history, and payment information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:
- To Provide Services: We use your information to schedule appointments, offer services, and communicate with you about the status of your vehicle.
- To Improve Our Website and Services: Non-personal information helps us understand how visitors use our site, allowing us to improve the user experience.
- To Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you promotional offers, updates on new services, or other information we believe may be of interest to you.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders.
3. How We Share Your Information
Motor City Times will never sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers that help us operate our website or provide services, such as payment processing or customer support.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information is protected. We use industry-standard security practices to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request to access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: If any of your personal data is inaccurate, you can request a correction.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions in the emails you receive or contacting us directly.
6. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain features of the website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by Motor City Times. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Motor City Times reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of our privacy practices.