Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Route 7 Auto Sales ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out inquiry forms on our website
• Request information about a vehicle
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us by phone, email, or in person
• Submit a vehicle for consignment
• Schedule a viewing appointment

This information may include:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Vehicle preferences and interests
• Information about vehicles you wish to sell
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries about vehicles
• Process vehicle purchase or sale transactions
• Send you information about vehicles that match your interests
• Contact you regarding your inquiries via phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email
• Improve our website and services
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Communication Consent

By providing your phone number and submitting an inquiry form, you expressly consent to receive:

• Phone calls from Route 7 Auto Sales at (555) 777-7777 regarding your inquiry and related vehicle information
• SMS/Text messages about your inquiry, vehicle updates, and promotional offers
• Emails with vehicle information, updates, and marketing communications

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may opt out of email communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (e.g., website hosting, email services, payment processing)
• Business Partners: Finance companies, shipping providers, and other partners necessary to complete transactions
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your experience
• Deliver targeted advertising

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook) Pixel to collect and analyze website usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate 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.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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