PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Cars & Connections (“Cars & Connections,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide when visiting or interacting with our website, https://carsandconnections.com/
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Website or contact us.
Depending on how you use the Website, this may include:
- Your name
- Email address
Phone number - Information you provide through our contact or inquiry forms
- Information you provide when requesting information about events, partnerships, or other Cars & Connections activities
- Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
Device type - Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website or webpage
- General information about how you interact with the Website
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Responding to your questions, requests, and inquiries
- Communicating with you about Cars & Connections events and activities
- Processing or managing event-related requests or RSVPs
- Responding to partnership or sponsorship inquiries
- Improving and maintaining the Website
- Understanding how visitors use the Website
- Monitoring Website performance and security
- Preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- Complying with applicable legal obligations
- Carrying out any other purpose disclosed to you at the time information is collected
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand Website usage, and enhance your experience.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies may be necessary for the Website to function properly, while others may be used for analytics or other purposes.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some portions of the Website.
5. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate, maintain, analyze, or improve the Website.
These providers may collect information about your use of the Website through cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies.
Third-party services may have their own privacy policies governing how they collect, use, and process information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
6. Social Media
Cars & Connections may link to or incorporate social media platforms, including Instagram and other third-party social media services.
If you interact with our social media pages, posts, links, or embedded social media content, your interaction may be subject to the privacy policy and terms of the applicable social media platform.
We do not control how third-party social media platforms collect or use information.
7. Event Photography and Media
Cars & Connections events may be photographed, recorded, or otherwise documented for promotional, social media, website, marketing, or community purposes.
By attending a Cars & Connections event, you understand that you may appear in photographs or videos taken at the event.
If you have concerns about a photograph or video in which you appear, please contact us using the information provided below and we will consider your request.
8. How We Share Information
We may share information with third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our Website and conduct our activities.
This may include sharing information with:
- Website hosting and technology providers
- Website analytics providers
- Communication and email service providers
- Event or registration service providers
- Professional advisors
- Service providers that perform business functions on our behalf
- Government authorities or law enforcement when required by law
We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, users, or the public, or to investigate fraud or other unlawful activity.
We do not sell your personal information merely because you use the Website.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide our services, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
11. Third-Party Websites and Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, sponsors, partners, vendors, or other websites.
These third-party websites operate independently from Cars & Connections and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
12. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request information about how your personal information is used or disclosed
Opt out of certain marketing communications
To exercise a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or Website functionality.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information about our privacy practices.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal information, please contact us:
Email: cderhartounian@gmail.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable period of time and in accordance with applicable law.