Although the internet is an incredible tool, it can also come with security risks. Modern consumers use the internet for many different facets of their daily lives, many of which require them to provide personal identifying information. It's important to us at DealerTrend, Inc. to keep our customers safe online and ensure that personal information stays private.
We know just how important your privacy is to you, so we've made privacy a priority in every aspect of our online operations. To protect your privacy, DealerTrend, Inc. follows global best practices for customer privacy and data protection.
When we need information to personally identify you or contact you, we will explicitly state this upfront. You will need to consent to provide this information. Some scenarios where this may happen include creating a user ID and password, purchasing a premium subscription, signing up for a newsletter, or downloading software programs. We use and store this personal information for three primary purposes:
If you choose not to register or provide personal information, you can still use most of DealerTrend.com and CarDealerPress.com. However, you will not be able to access areas that require registration. After you have completed your registration, you will be able to opt in to services like electronic newsletters and other communications from us.
DealerTrend, Inc. occasionally allows other companies to offer our registered customers information about their products and services via postal mail only. If you do not wish to receive these offers, you may select the option stating that you do not wish to receive marketing materials from third parties.
Registered users will be able to review and update any information they have provided to DealerTrend, Inc. at any time. We always make it easy for our registered users to:
DealerTrend, Inc. has taken strong measures to keep your personal information secure and honor your privacy practices. We take precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access or loss. We offer safe and secure e-commerce transactions that are encrypted using SSL technology to protect your data.
Every customer transaction is guaranteed under the Fair Credit Billing Act. This legislation states that your bank cannot hold you liable for more than $50.00 in fraudulent credit card charges. If your bank does hold you liable for this amount, we will cover the liability in situations where your credit card was used fraudulently.
DealerTrend, Inc. strictly protects the security of your personal information and honors your choices for its intended use. Your personal information is never shared outside the company without your permission, except under the conditions explained above.
Parents or guardians: we want to help you protect your children's privacy. We encourage you to talk to your children about safe and responsible use of their personal information while using the Internet.
The DealerTrend, Inc. site does not publish content that is targeted at children. However, if you are concerned about your children providing DealerTrend, Inc. any personal information without your consent, we do offer extra security options for children 12 and under.
If for some reason you believe DealerTrend, Inc. has not adhered to the principles outlined in this privacy policy, please notify us by email at info@dealertrend.com. We will do our best to determine and correct the problem promptly. Please include the words "Privacy Policy" in the subject line.
When users register with us, they provide contact information, which includes an email address. We use this information to send updates about products you have ordered, new product announcements, and product satisfaction surveys. When you purchase a product from us, we ask for your credit card number and billing address. We use this information to bill you for the products you order at that time.
We occasionally hire other companies to provide limited services on our behalf, including packaging, mailing, and delivering products, answering customer questions about products or services, sending postal mail, and processing event registration. We provide these companies with the limited amount of information they need to offer these services. Our partners are prohibited from using this information for any other purpose.
DealerTrend, Inc. will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to conform to legal process, protect and defend the rights or property of DealerTrend, Inc., or act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users.