Privacy Policy
This privacy policy covers how CheapUsedCars.com treats personal information that
CheapUsedCars.com collects and receives. Personal information is information you
provide about yourself that is personally identifiable, like your name, address,
email address, or phone number and that is not otherwise publicly available. This
privacy policy does not apply to the practices or the content of websites of companies
that CheapUsedCars.com links to, does not own or control, or to people that CheapUsedCars.com
does not employ or manage.
Information We Collect
In order to ensure that consumers get the very best service, CheapUsedCars.com collects
demographic information, web pages visited and other consumer-volunteered information
from sources such as forms, and/or site registrations. CheapUsedCars.com request
forms may require users to give us information such as your name, address, phone
number, social security number, e-mail address and certain financial and credit-related
information. This information gathering procedure allows CheapUsedCars.com to match
you with a dealer or partner that we feel is best able to process your request.
This information also helps CheapUsedCars.com in the development or referral of
products and services that we believe will meet the ongoing needs of our customers.
Collected information is used to improve the content of our website, customize the
content and/or layout of our website for individual users, and to contact users
for marketing purposes as well as route requests to our auto dealer network, fulfillment
and marketing partners. Should you request an auto loan quote; such information
will be distributed to our partners for credit checks and loan approval.
Unauthorized Users and Children's Guidelines
Although this site is intended for the use of adults over the age of 18 years, and
is not of likely interest to children, the forms on this site are capable of collecting
online contact information from unauthorized people and children who furnish it
without prior parental consent or parental notification. Upon discovery that any
such information may be supplied by unauthorized persons or children, such information
shall be disregarded and deleted unless otherwise directed by law enforcement or
other governing agencies.
Cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that a web server may transfer to your computer
through your web browser. When this information is stored on your computer, our
system is able to recognize your browser and in turn customize web page content
for you. We will not use any cookies to retrieve data from your hard drive or obtain
sensitive information about you. When a cookie is set, your browser will check it
for length, an expiration date, and where it originated. Only CheapUsedCars.com
can access the cookies that we set. You can decide if and how your computer will
accept a cookie by configuring your preferences or options in your browser. However,
if you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to use certain online services
or website features on CheapUsedCars.com.
Security
CheapUsedCars.com understands the importance of security for our consumers.
When applicable, we use the latest SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption technology
to protect sensitive personal or financial information during transmission. This
allows your personal information to be submitted in a secure environment while reaching
the intended parties. An SSL-capable web browser is needed to support this encryption
technology. Netscape Navigator 4.6 or higher or Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.01
or higher will support SSL technology. To verify that you are on a secure web page
in Netscape Navigator, right-click while your cursor is on the form (not the border)
and select "view Frame information" in Netscape Navigator. To view security
certificates in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the View menu in the
browser and then the Content tab. In the Certificates area, click the Personal,
Sites, and Publishers buttons to view the current certificates.
Information Sharing
CheapUsedCars.com may decide to share your personal information with trusted marketing
partners who work on behalf of or with CheapUsedCars.com under confidentiality agreements.
These companies may use your personal information to help CheapUsedCars.com communicate
with you about offers from CheapUsedCars.com or to inform you about their products
and services. (See below if you prefer that we not share this information). Occasionally,
when CheapUsedCars.com is not able to directly fulfill your request, we may forward
your request for information to another reputable partner or auto dealer. In such
a case, you will become subject to the security and privacy policies that are posted
on the associated website and if you wish to do so, you will have to opt out of
disclosure through the associated website. In those cases where CheapUsedCars.com
decides to share your information with marketing partners, these companies do not
have any independent right to share this information. CheapUsedCars.com also responds
to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal
rights or defend against legal claims. We believe it is necessary to share information
in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, violations
of CheapUsedCars.com terms of use, or as otherwise required by law.
Information Ownership
Once it is received in the CheapUsedCars.com database, all request forms information,
including your name, e-mail address, home address, financial and credit information
becomes the property of CheapUsedCars.com . This information is passed on to our
banking, dealer and fulfillment partners and affiliates for the execution of the
order, service or request. Once one of these entities receives this information,
it becomes subject to their respective privacy policy, in addition to CheapUsedCars.com
’s privacy policy. Our partners use this information to process your order,
to approve your credit and to provide valuable services. If you opt out on our website
we will not provide your information to partners. If you do not opt out on our website,
any requests to opt out of future partner communications must be made directly to
the Partner.
Third Party Partner Privacy Policies
Except as otherwise expressly included in this Privacy Policy, this document only
addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. If you disclose
your information to dealers or other parties that you are placed in contact with
through our site or other sites throughout the Internet, different privacy policies
may apply to their use or disclosure of the information you disclose to them. Since
CheapUsedCars.com does not control the privacy policies of third parties or partners,
you are subject to the privacy policies of that third party or partner and we encourage
you to read their privacy policies or ask questions before you disclose your personal
information to others.
Terms Acceptance
By using this site and providing us with your information, you agree to the CheapUsedCars.com
Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site.
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions
of this policy at any time. Please check this page frequently for changes. Your
continued use of the CheapUsedCars.com site means you accept those changes. You
can e-mail us with any further questions you may have.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
CheapUsedCars.com reserves the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add,
or remove portions of this policy at any time. Please check this page frequently
for changes. Your continued use of the CheapUsedCars.com site means you accept those
changes. You can e-mail us with any further questions you may have.
How to Request Opt Out
Many customers appreciate receiving information and offers about products and services
that may be of interest and value to them. However, at CheapUsedCars.com , we recognize
that it's your choice. If you prefer that we not disclose any nonpublic personal
information about you to any nonaffiliated third parties, you may opt out of those
disclosures, that is, you may direct us not to make those disclosures (other than
disclosures permitted by law). If you do not want us to share any information that
you have provided to us or that we have gathered, please let us know by e-mailing
us. Please include your name, address, and other identification information and
any other applicable information. Your request will apply to any of the information
we have obtained in any transaction, such as your request forms. If you have any
other questions or concerns regarding your privacy at CheapUsedCars.com or wish
to opt out of disclosure of your information, you may email our customer service
department at
privacy@CheapUsedCars.com.
It may take up to 10 days from the time we receive your request to opt out to remove
you from our database. Please be aware that you may still receive offers while your
request is being processed.