Privacy | Gastokyle

Gastokyle Privacy Policy

Introduction

We take your privacy seriously, and this privacy policy explains how "we" (https://www.gastokyle.com/ and related entities) collect, use, share, and process your information. This policy applies to all personal information collected during any written, electronic, and oral communication, or personal information collected online or offline, including through our website and any other email communication.

We do not share any personal information with affiliated companies or third-party affiliates. Furthermore, we strictly prohibit the sharing of customer information for marketing purposes. If phone numbers were collected to send an SMS, this consent cannot be shared or disclosed to another company nor shared for marketing purposes.

Any form of sharing personal information from customers to affiliated companies or for marketing purposes is strictly prohibited according to TCR guidelines.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

Personal data is information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. This includes anonymous data linked to identifying information. Personal data does not include data that has been irreversibly anonymized or aggregated.

We collect personal data you provide when you use our products and services or interact with us, such as when you create an account, contact us, participate in surveys, or make a purchase. This includes payment data, billing, shipping, and contact details. Additionally, we collect data about your device and usage of our services, such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and location information.

Promoting Safety and Security

We abide by principles of legality, legitimacy, and transparency. We process the least amount of data necessary within a limited scope of purpose, taking technical and administrative measures to protect data security. Personal data helps verify accounts, monitor fraud, and investigate suspicious or illegal activity.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data to provide, improve, and develop our products and services, communicate with you, offer targeted advertisements, and ensure safety and security. This includes data analysis, research, audits, and verifying user activity.

Consent and Withdrawing Consent

By providing personal information to complete transactions, verify credit cards, place orders, or for other interactions, you consent to our collection and use of this information. For marketing purposes, we will request your express consent at the point of data collection on our intake form available at https://www.gastokyle.com/consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Opt-In Consent for SMS/Text Messages

By entering your phone number, you agree to receive SMS/text messages from us, including order updates, promotional offers, and other marketing communications. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt-out at any time by following the instructions in the message or contacting us directly.

Third-Party Services

We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, third-party service providers may assist us in operating our website and services. They are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to provide, protect, and improve our products and services by personalizing content, offering and measuring advertisements, understanding user behavior, and providing a safer experience.

Disclosure of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with strategic partners to provide and improve our products and services. We may also share data to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, enforce our terms, investigate fraud, and ensure safety and security. In the event of a merger or acquisition, personal data may be transferred to new owners.

Data Disclosure or Storage, Transfer, and Processing

We may share personal data with affiliated companies or third parties in the event of a merger, reorganization, or sale of our business. Legal compliance may necessitate data disclosure.

Children’s Privacy

Our products and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn of such collection, we will delete the data as soon as possible.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can restrict or object to the processing of your data, receive your data in a structured format, and lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Security, Integrity, and Retention

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. We retain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to the website. If significant changes are made, we will notify you. Continued use of our services after such changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before using their services.

Contact Information

For questions, complaints, or more information, contact us at support@gastokyle.com or service@gastokyle.com.

By using our site and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by it.

SMS Terms & Conditions and Carrier Compliance Addendum

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

To ensure carrier compliance, we confirm that:

- The Privacy Policy includes what personal information is collected, how it is used, and who it is shared with.

- The Terms & Conditions are accessible at https://gastokyle.com/terms and outline types of messages users can expect, such as appointment reminders, order alerts, and account notifications.

- Messaging frequency may vary.

- Message and data rates may apply.

- Users may opt out at any time by texting STOP.

- For assistance, users may text HELP or visit https://www.gastokyle.com/.

SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from GS-Truckparts. This includes SMS messages for appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, post-visit instructions, lab notifications, and billing notifications.

- Message frequency varies.