Privacy Policy
At Auto Qoute (hereinafter “Company”), we take our ethical responsibilities and your privacy seriously, recognizing the importance of protecting your personal information. We are committed to providing excellent service to all our customers and website visitors while respecting your privacy concerns. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information, the types of data we receive, and our approach to handling current and former consumer information. By using this website, you explicitly agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy in effect at the time of your visit. Our goal is to enhance your confidence in our website and improve your online experience. In compliance with industry standards and regulations enforced by federal and state authorities, we adhere to the following privacy practices.
Browsing Our Website
This website does not collect personally identifiable information from your computer when you browse or request pages from our servers. This means that unless you voluntarily and knowingly provide us with personally identifiable information, we will not have access to your name, email address, or any other personal details. Our servers automatically record non-personally identifiable information when you visit our website or use certain features. When you request a page, our servers log data from the HTTP request header, including your IP address, date and time of the request, requested URL, language preference, browser type, and other relevant details. This information is collected to ensure the website functions properly and delivers the features you see. Additionally, we use this data to analyze visitor interactions, improve website performance, and enhance content and functionality to better serve your needs.
Information Collected
When it is necessary to collect personally identifiable information to process your request or provide a specific service, we will ask you to voluntarily supply the required details. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number, email address, and demographic details such as income level and gender to facilitate your submission.
Additionally, if you provide contact details for transactions such as scheduling an appointment or requesting a proposal, we may use this information to keep you informed about future offers or promotions unless you opt out online or notify us otherwise.
We may collect this information from various sources, including but not limited to:
- Our direct communications with you, such as when you register for a service or voluntarily provide details like income, assets, or payment history.
- Your transactions with us, our affiliates, or third parties.
- External sources, such as consumer reporting agencies, to assess creditworthiness and history.
- Public records, including bankruptcy filings and real estate documents.
Beyond these uses, we may also utilize your personally identifiable information for promotional purposes, including sending you marketing materials or sharing your details with third parties who may send promotional content. (“Promotional materials” refer to communications promoting websites, products, or services.) However, you have the option to opt out of certain uses of your personal information.
HOW COMPANY USES PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
We may disclose your personally identifiable information to facilitate or complete any transaction you have requested or to fulfill our contractual obligations with you. The information collected on this site, as well as by third parties, will be used to operate the website, provide services or products, and process the transactions you have authorized.
We reserve the right to share, sell, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for any purpose at our sole discretion, in accordance with applicable laws. However, we do not permit the sale or transfer of personal information to non-affiliated entities for their independent use without offering you the option to opt out. We may share your personally identifiable information with affiliated companies under common control with us, as well as with non-affiliated entities.
Your personally identifiable information may also be used for auditing, research, and analysis to enhance our technologies and services. We reserve the right to modify or expand how we use your personal information at any time. This may include delivering personalized content and promotional offers through email marketing, phone calls, direct mail, banner ads, and other channels.
Additionally, we may share aggregated data that does not personally identify you with external parties. “Aggregated Information” consists of non-personally identifiable details compiled to analyze website usage trends and facilitate negotiations with internet service vendors. This information is not linked to any individual’s personal data.
YOUR CHOICES/OPT-OUT
We provide you with choices regarding the collection and use of your personal information whenever possible. When we request your information, you will have the opportunity to “opt-out” of certain uses, such as receiving marketing materials. For example, if you purchase a product or service but prefer not to receive promotional content, you can indicate your preference on our order form.
You may choose not to provide personal information or disable cookies in your browser; however, this may limit the functionality of certain features or services on our website.
If you no longer wish to receive our newsletters or promotional communications, you can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by reaching out to us via the contact details provided on our website.
By providing your information to the Company, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the opt-out procedure described here. To do so, you can contact us by phone or send a written request via email to our customer service department at info@autoquotevisit.com.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
We work with external companies and third-party service providers to facilitate certain services, including clerical support, data processing, and shipping. When you sign up for our services, we only share the necessary information required to complete those services. We also ensure that all third parties hired by the Company adhere to our Privacy Policy to maintain the security and confidentiality of your information.
These third parties are strictly prohibited from using or disclosing your personally identifiable information for any purpose other than fulfilling their designated tasks or as required under their own privacy policies once you become their customer.
Protecting your personal information is a top priority. We follow industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data both during transmission and after it is received. Our security protocols include physical protections such as secure facilities, electronic safeguards like encryption and password protection, and procedural controls, including authentication measures to prevent identity theft. The Company processes personal data on secure servers located in the United States and other countries, with access restricted to authorized personnel for business purposes only.
Our website uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive data, such as credit card or Social Security numbers, when entered on our forms. SSL is a widely used encryption protocol that ensures secure data transmission over the internet.
Once received, your information is stored on a secure server behind firewalls designed to prevent unauthorized access. You can further protect your online transactions by keeping your personal information and passwords confidential. However, please note that no online transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. For example, emails you send us are not encrypted. While we implement robust security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
If you have any concerns regarding website security, feel free to contact us via email.
LOG FILES
Like most websites, we automatically collect and store certain information in log files. This data includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring and exit pages, operating system, date and time stamps, and clickstream activity.
This information, which does not personally identify individual users, is used to analyze trends, manage the website, monitor user navigation patterns, and gather demographic insights about our overall user base. We do not associate this automatically collected data with any personally identifiable information.
COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies on this site to enhance your browsing experience and better understand how you interact with our services, helping us improve their quality. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device for record-keeping purposes. However, we do not link the information stored in cookies to any personally identifiable information you provide while using our site.
If you choose to reject cookies, you may still access our site, but certain features—such as participation in contests or surveys—may be limited.
Some of our business partners, including advertisers, may also use cookies on our site. However, we do not have access to or control over these third-party cookies.
This Privacy Policy applies only to the use of cookies on our website and does not extend to cookies used by advertisers or third parties.
CLEAR GIFS (WEB BEACONS/WEB BUGS)
We utilize a technology known as clear gifs, also referred to as web beacons or web bugs, to optimize the content on our site. These tiny graphics, embedded in web pages and emails, help us analyze which content is most effective. Unlike cookies that are stored on your device, clear gifs are invisible and provide insights into user engagement. However, we do not associate the data collected through clear gifs with personally identifiable information.
Additionally, we use clear gifs in our HTML-based emails to track whether recipients have opened our messages. This allows us to measure the success of our communications and marketing efforts. If you prefer not to receive such emails, please refer to the “Choice and Opt-out” section.
THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISERS
Advertisements displayed on our website may be served by third-party advertisers. To enhance the relevance of these ads, we may share non-personally identifiable usage data with our advertising partners. The information gathered through this process is strictly used for ad targeting and does not contain personally identifiable details.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Our website may contain links to external sites, including those of affiliates and third parties. Please be aware that we do not control the privacy practices of these external sites. While we strive to link only to reputable sources that respect user privacy, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
This Privacy Policy is applicable solely to the data collected by our website.
CO-BRANDED SITES
We may collaborate with partners and affiliates as part of a corporate group, allowing for shared customer information to enhance service and product offerings. These partnerships benefit both our business and our customers. However, we always offer an opt-out option for users who prefer not to have their information shared with affiliates. Please note that third-party websites linked to our platform operate under their own privacy policies, which may differ from ours.
ACCESS TO PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
We are committed to providing you with access to your personal data upon request. If your information needs to be updated, corrected, or removed, you can contact our Customer Support team via phone, email, or postal mail using the details provided below.
CHILDREN
In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
We may disclose personally identifiable information when required by law, regulatory mandates, legal proceedings, or court orders. Additionally, we may release information to protect our rights, property, and user security, as well as for fraud prevention purposes.
ENHANCEMENT OF INFORMATION
To better serve our users, we may acquire marketing data from third parties and integrate it with our existing customer database. This allows us to tailor advertising and offer relevant promotions. We may link this data with the personal information you have already provided to us.
BUSINESS TRANSITIONS
If our company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. Should such changes occur, we will notify you via email and prominently post an update on our website for 30 days to inform you of any changes in ownership or data management practices.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be reflected on this page, ensuring transparency regarding our data practices. In case of significant policy changes, we will post notices on our homepage and other relevant areas of our website.
We encourage users to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Special Notification for California Residents — Your California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), residents of California have the right to request details on the personal information collected, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.
We collect categories of personal data such as identifiers, commercial information, browsing activity, and geolocation data. For a more detailed overview, please refer to the “Information We Collect and Receive About You” and “How We Disclose Information” sections above.
If you wish to access, modify, or delete your personal information, you may submit a request by emailing us at info@autoquotevisit.com. While we honor deletion requests, certain legal exceptions may allow us to retain specific data.
Additionally, under California’s Shine the Light law, residents can request details about personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at info@autoquotevisit.com with the subject line “Request for California Privacy Information.”
CONTACT US
For any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at: info@autoquotevisit.com.