Welcome to Georgia BHPH Dealers ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gabhphdealers.com (the "Site"), including any subpages related to our Georgia BHPH Auto Dealer Directory.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us via our contact form or email
- Inquire about advertising or sponsor opportunities
- Subscribe to any newsletter or updates
- Submit a dealer listing or correction request
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business name, and any message content you provide.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Operating system
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. See our Cookie Consent Policy for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site and directory
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To process advertising and sponsorship inquiries
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
- To send you updates, if you have opted in to receive them
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Georgia BHPH Dealers, our users, or the public.
4. Third-Party Links and Dealer Websites
Our directory contains links to third-party dealer websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any dealer or third-party website you visit through our directory.
Dealer information listed on our Site is sourced from publicly available data and is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of dealer listings.
5. Advertising and Sponsor Data
If you are a dealer or business that purchases an advertising or sponsorship spot on our Site, we collect your business name, contact information, payment details, and advertising content. This information is used solely to fulfill our advertising services and is not shared with third parties except as necessary to process payments.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gabhphdealers.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at privacy@gabhphdealers.com.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@gabhphdealers.com
- Advertising: ads@gabhphdealers.com
- Website: gabhphdealers.com