Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – AAA Auto Store
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
AAA Auto Store (“we,” “us,” or “our”) 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 www.aaaautostore.com (the “Website”).
By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information, including but not limited to:
a) Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Driver’s license information (if provided voluntarily)
- Financing or credit-related information (when applying for financing)
- Vehicle trade-in details
- Any information submitted through contact forms, booking forms, or email inquiries
b) Non-Personal Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Referral sources
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Facilitate vehicle purchases, sales, or trade-ins
- Process financing or credit applications
- Schedule appointments or test drives
- Send confirmations, updates, or service messages
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Meet legal, regulatory, and OMVIC compliance requirements
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Improve marketing effectiveness
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Financing institutions and lenders (with your consent)
- Service providers (IT, website hosting, CRM, email services)
- Regulatory authorities where required by law (including OMVIC)
- Law enforcement or government agencies when legally obligated
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Misuse or loss
While no system is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
6. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Meet legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements
7. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent (subject to legal limitations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
AAA Auto Store
📍 Milton, Ontario, Canada
📞 Phone: 647-601-9992
📧 Email: info@aaaautostore.com
🌐 Website: www.aaaautostore.com