Privacy Notice - AUTO STATUS REPORT

Privacy Notice

AUTO STATUS REPORT (“AUTO STATUS REPORT,” “us,” or “we”) has developed a comprehensive privacy program designed to respect and protect your data privacy rights. This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we collect through our Internet website, related domains, applications (including mobile application(s)), and any other features via the site(s) (collectively the “Service”), and how we use that information.

Information Collection and Usage

We limit the collection and use of personal information to what is necessary to administer our business.

Customer Support

You may provide information to us directly when you respond to a survey or contact us via our website. We may ask for your name, phone number, VIN, and email address. Your correspondence is stored to provide customer service and technical support.

Account Creation

We collect and maintain your vehicle identification number, lease account, or inspection identification number when you schedule an inspection or request a condition report. This data is used to fulfill our contractual obligations and provide relevant services.

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Business partners, suppliers, and subcontractors for contract performance.
  • Entities involved in asset transactions, acquisitions, or mergers.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information when legally required, including with regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and courts:

  • To respond to claims and legal proceedings.
  • To enforce our terms and conditions.
  • To protect our property, rights, and safety.
  • To protect third-party or public safety.
  • To stop illegal or unethical activity.

Information We Collect from Other Sources

Financial institutions, manufacturers, industry partners, and dealerships may send us information about you. We ensure these third parties are authorized to share this information before using it for legitimate business purposes.

Protecting and Storing Your Information

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your information. Your data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary or legally required.

Cookie Policy

We may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies help personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze website traffic. Information from cookies may be combined with other data sources.

We do not currently allow third-party “targeted” cookies for marketing. Similar technologies may also be used, including:

  • Web beacons
  • Pixel tags
  • Flash objects
  • Location tracking
  • Third-party widgets

Third Party Links

We may link to third-party sites. Their privacy practices are not covered by our policy. Always review third-party privacy notices.

For employment opportunities, you may be redirected to a third-party vendor who collects your personal data. This information is governed by their privacy policy.

Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Data

Your data may be transferred and stored outside your jurisdiction. Any data transfer to the United States is done via an appropriate legal mechanism.

Your Rights in Relation to Your Personal Data

You may have the following rights:

  • The Right to Access – Request copies of your personal data.
  • The Right to Rectification – Request corrections or additions to your data.
  • The Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data in certain cases.
  • The Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another organization.
  • The Right to Object to Processing – Object or restrict data processing under specific conditions.
  • The Right to Object to Marketing – Opt out of direct marketing communications.
  • The Right to Object to Automated Processing – Challenge decisions made solely by automated means.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals due to a lack of standardization.

We do honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Learn more at globalprivacycontrol.org.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this notice from time to time. Please review it periodically via our website or mobile app for any changes.

Marketing

We may use your data for marketing purposes or permit third parties to deliver customized ads. To opt out, use the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Authorized Agent

If you exercise your data rights through an agent, we require identity verification and written authorization.

Global Privacy Control — Take Control Of Your Privacy

Exercise your privacy rights using the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, supported by numerous privacy organizations.