Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2, 2023
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Strategic Auto Parts (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained from users (“you” or “your”) of the website https://www.strategicautoparts.com/ (“the Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, your IP address, and your browser user agent string. This information is collected to help us detect and prevent spam. Additionally, if you choose to leave a comment, you have the option to opt-in and save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are designed to enhance your convenience by pre-filling your details when you leave subsequent comments. The cookies will remain valid for one year.
1.2 Login Page
When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain any personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
1.3 Logged-in Users
Upon logging into your account, we set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. The login cookies are active for two days, while the screen options cookies have a duration of one year. If you select the “Remember Me” option during login, your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out of your account will result in the removal of the login cookies.
1.4 Article Editing or Publishing
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie does not include any personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you recently edited. It expires after 1 day.
1.5 Embedded Content
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content from these websites behaves in the same way as if you have visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
2. Use of Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To improve and personalize your experience on the Website.
- To administer your account and provide you with access to specific features and services.
- To analyze user behavior, monitor trends, and gather demographic information for internal purposes.
- To detect and prevent spam and other malicious activities.
- To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms of service.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as they agree to keep the information confidential and use it solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- With law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, or other authorized third parties if we are required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Data Storage and Security
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Account Information
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. However, please note that this does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
5.2 Cookies
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please be aware that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Website.
6. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have any information from or about a child under the age of 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: swilliams@strategicautoparts.com
Phone: +1614-704-6959
Please allow up to 30 days for us to respond to your inquiry.
By using the Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.
Thank you for choosing Strategic Auto Parts!