Our Privacy Policy
Use of this website acknowledges your consent to this Privacy Policy for Golden Circle Tire and Service. Protecting your private information is our priority and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy online. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect about you through our website, when we collect it, how we may use it, who we may disclose it to, and is intended to help you understand the terms and conditions surrounding the collection and use of your data.
Personal Information We Collect
Our primary goal in collecting your personal information is to enable us to personalize your interactions and experiences with our website. We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to you (“Personal Information”). In particular, our website has collected the following categories of Personal Information within the last twelve (12) months:
Categories of Personal Information / Types of PersonalInformation Collected
A. Identifiers Name, telephone number, postal address, e-mail address, date of birth, account name, IP address, visitor ID, or other information you voluntarily provide to request a quote, schedule service, complete a purchase, or opt in to receiving future communications from us. B. Personal information described in applicable privacy laws Name, address, telephone number, email address, company name, payment card information, income, or other financial information you may provide to obtain a quote, complete a purchase transaction, or apply for financing. C. Commercial information Products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, and purchasing histories or tendencies. D. Internet or other similar network activity Type and version of browser, service provider, device identification information, any search engine or other referring site you may have used to locate our website, and information regarding your interaction with the website, application, or advertisements. E. Geolocation data Signals from your device that allow us to determine your location with reasonable precision. F. Professional or employment-related information Occupation, name of employer, employment status, employment history, or business email address. G. Inferences drawn from other Personal Information Information regarding your interaction with the website, application, or advertisements; browsing history.
How Your Personal Information Is Collected
We collect Personal Information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you complete forms on our website or contact us directly. When you access our website, we may also passively or automatically collect additional Personal Information and non-personally identifiable data regarding the means you use to access our website and the content you view, for example via cookies and/or device fingerprinting.
1. Requests for Quotes or Appointments
If you request a price quote or service appointment, you may be asked to provide Personal Information such as your name, address, telephone number, zip code, email address, and other details related to the products or services you are interested in. Your Personal Information may be used to contact you with the requested quote or to request additional information. While not required, you may voluntarily provide financial information so that we can determine products or services that meet your needs or help you pre-qualify for financing, if applicable.
2. Online Orders
If you submit an online order, you will be required to provide Personal Information to complete the purchase transaction. This information includes your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information for billing purposes. If your online order is not processed correctly, your Personal Information may be used to contact you to finalize the transaction. To process a purchase transaction, we may supplement information you provide with information we receive from third-party sources to obtain approval from a financial lending institution. Your Personal Information may also be shared with third parties to assist with fulfilling your order, such as shipping companies (for example, UPS, USPS, FedEx) and payment processors. These third-party companies do not, to our knowledge, retain, share, store, or use Personal Information for any secondary purposes outside of providing the required services.
3. Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather broad demographic and geographic information in aggregate. IP addresses are only linked to Personal Information if you submit a form requesting additional information.
4. Surveys and Contests
From time to time, this website may offer contests or surveys to gather feedback about current services or potential new services. Participation is voluntary. If you participate, the contact information provided will only be used to notify winners and award prizes. Survey information will only be used for monitoring or improving this website.
5. YouTube
Our website may access or use YouTube API Services. By using these services, you agree to be bound by YouTube’s Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy. Use of YouTube’s API Services throughour website may result in the creation and storage of a token allowing theupload of videos for our users. Users may revoke access via Google securitysettings. Users may contact us at the email noted below with questions orconcerns about our privacy practices.
Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies
As you navigate and interact with or website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions and usage patterns, including: We may also collect information about your online activities across third-party websites over time (behavioral tracking). See the Opt-Out & Unsubscribe section below for information on how to opt out of behavioral tracking. The information we collect automatically may include Personal Information that we maintain or associate with Personal Information collected in other ways. It helps us improve our website and deliver a better, more personalized service, including enabling us to:
- Details of your visits to our website (traffic data, location data, logs and resources accessed)
- Information about your computer and internet connection (IP address, operating system, browser type)
- Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
- Store your preferences to customize your experience
- Speed up your searches
- Recognize you when you return to our website
Cookies
Our website may use “cookies” to personalize your online experience. Cookies are text files placed on your device and cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses. We use cookies to improve your visit and enable certain functions, including identifying products or services you previously viewed. You may refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but doing so may limit access to certain parts of the site. Unless you adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to our website.
Web Beacons
Pages of our website may contain web beacons (clear gifs, pixel tags, single-pixel gifs) that help us count visitors and gather website statistics.
Use of Your Personal Information
We may use or disclose Personal Informationfor one or more of the following business purposes:
- To operate our website anddeliver the products and/or services you request. If you do not providerequested Personal Information, it may prevent or delay service.
- To support legitimate businessinterests depending on the purpose for which we use your Personal Information.
- To diagnose server issues,administer the website, conduct attribution reporting, personalize userexperiences, and compile statistical data.
- To share data with trustedpartners. These parties are prohibited from using your Personal Informationexcept to provide services to us and must keep it confidential.
- To share lead data or analyticswith original equipment manufacturers with whom we partner for performancemeasurement.
- To create, maintain, customize,and secure your account with us.
- To inform you of other products or services available from us or our affiliates.
- To contact you through surveys to gather research about services.
- To respond to you regarding the reason you contacted us or for future marketing, unless you opt out.
- To comply with law enforcement or legal requirements.
- As otherwise described when collecting your Personal Information or with your consent.
Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Some content or advertisements on the website may be served by third parties. These parties may use cookies or web beacons to collect information about you over time and across websites. We do not control these technologies. For questions about a specific advertisement, contact the responsible provider directly.
Who We Share Your Personal Information With
We may share Personal Information with: We may also disclose Personal Information without notice if required by law or necessary to protect rights, property, safety or the public.
- Our subsidiaries and affiliates
- Service providers who help us deliver services (e.g., payment processing)
- Third parties who help us run our business (e.g., marketing agencies, data aggregators)
- Third parties approved by you
- For other purposes disclosed when you provide information
- With your consent
Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only as longas necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Privacy Policy, unless a longerperiod is required or permitted by law.
Access to Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to othersites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Thispolicy applies only to information collected by this website.
Security
We take precautions to protect yourinformation. Sensitive information submitted through our website is encryptedduring transmission. Information is stored in secure systems with restrictedaccess.
Children Under Sixteen
We do not knowingly collect PersonalInformation from children under 16. If you are under 16, please obtainpermission from a parent or guardian before using this website.
Your Rights
You may have rights relating to yourPersonal Information depending on applicable laws, which may include access,correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, objection, opt-out oftargeted advertising and withdrawal of consent where applicable.
Opt-Out & Unsubscribe
You may opt out of marketing communicationsby emailing us at the contact address below. You may also unsubscribe by usingthe link at the bottom of any newsletter. Universal opt-out mechanisms will behonored for targeted advertising where required.
SMS Texting Services
Information you consent to share for SMSmay be used to send text notifications, conversational texts related to yourinquiry, marketing messages and review requests. No mobile information will beshared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Messagefrequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help and STOPto unsubscribe.
Accessing This Website
This website is hosted on servers locatedin the United States. Any Personal Information you provide may be processed andstored on servers and systems in the U.S. By using this website, you consent tothis collection and use for analytics and advertising purposes.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this PrivacyPolicy at any time. Your continued use of the website after an update indicatesyour acceptance of the revised policy.
How to Exercise Your Rights and Contact Information
If your Personal Information changes or youno longer want communications from us, contact us and we will correct, updateor remove your information where appropriate. For questions, comments or toexercise your rights, contact us using the site contact form or call any of ourlocations.
Privacy Notice for California Residents
This section applies solely to visitors whoreside in California and is provided to comply with the California ConsumerPrivacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”). Wedo not sell Personal Information. We may share Personal Information withauthorized service providers or business partners who agree to contractuallimitations on use and retention, or if you direct us to disclose it.California law grants you rights to know the categories of Personal Informationcollected, sources, purposes, third parties shared with and specific pieces ofPersonal Information collected. You may opt out of the sale or sharing ofPersonal Information or disclosure of sensitive Personal Information bycontacting us or using the Contact Form linked on this website. Subject toexceptions, upon receipt of a verifiable request we will delete your PersonalInformation and direct service providers to do the same, unless retention isrequired for legal or operational reasons.