Your privacy is important to us. Americar Classified, its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Americar Classified”, “us”, "we") is committed to maintaining the privacy, security and accuracy of the personal information it collects, uses and discloses in accordance with applicable legislation. This Privacy Policy sets out the privacy policies and practices for Americar Classified with respect to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in connection with www.americarclassifed.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy may be updated by Americar Classified giving reasonable notice of the revised terms (including by e-mail or by posting on the Site), and this Privacy Policy may be supplemented or modified by agreements entered into between Americar Classified and an individual from time to time.
1. Collection of Personal Information
In this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means any information that allows an individual to be identified. The types of personal information that we may collect from you from time to time including:
- name, address and telephone number
- email address and fax number
- mailing preferences (such as language, etc.) and delivery instructions
- payment information (for billing purposes) such as credit card number or banking information
- information about driving habits (type of vehicle, kilometres, etc.)
- details of your vehicle and its service history
- drivers license number
- name of your insurance company, policy number, agent and telephone number
- date of birth
- social security/insurance number
- financial and credit information
- principle amount of your loan, interest rate and repayment schedule
- demographic and profile date
In addition, from time to time, we may ask you to provide us with more detailed information regarding your interests, occupation, and background. For example, we sometimes ask our customers to complete surveys in order to get a better sense of who they are and what issues, products or services may be of interest to them
2. Disclosure of Personal Information
The personal information identified above may be used by Americar Classified to provide products and to perform services that are requested by you (the client). We may also disclose this information to third parties such as financial institutions, credit reporting agencies, insurance companies and extended warranty agencies. Except as provided above, Americar Classified will not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required or permitted by law.
3. Limiting Use
The personal information that Americar Classified collects will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless the individual consents, or unless the use or disclosure is required by law. Personal information will only be retained by Americar Classified long enough to fulfill those purposes or as required by law, after which it will be destroyed.
4. Safeguards & Storage
Americar Classified has security safeguards currently in place to ensure that personal information is not used or disclosed inappropriately. All personal information we collect is stored securely and is accessible only by our staff as necessary to serve our clients. However, it is possible that any information transmitted via the Internet may be intercepted by unknown third parties. Personal information is kept by us as required during ongoing transactions or as we are required to by tax or other laws.
5. Privacy Statement
Americar Classified is dedicated to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information we collect. Furthermore, we do not collect personal information without your consent.
6. Cookies and IP Addresses
Americar Classified uses your IP address to help identify you and your membership, gather broad demographic information about our users, diagnose problems with our server, and administer the Site. The Site uses cookies to keep track of your membership tools and to make sure you do not see the same ad repeatedly. We use cookies to deliver content specific to your interests and to save your password so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit the Site. We also provide an option to log out should you be using an insecure or publicly shared computer.
7. Links
This Site contains links to other websites, such as websites providing national search capabilities and information resources designed to inform buyers and sellers about general aspects of property that is being sold. Americar Classified is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. Please ensure you review the privacy policies of the websites that you visit.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, Americar Classified’s privacy practices in connection with this Site, or Americar Classified’s collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information in connection with this Site, please contact the Privacy Officer by e-mail at privacyofficer@americarclassifed.com |
