Privacy Policy
AMERICAN AUTO YARDS or www.americanautoyards.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and process your personal information, as well as your rights regarding that information.
If you have any questions or require further details about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: info@americanautoyards.com
Website: www.americanautoyards.com
Address: 1212 N Ashland Ave, Chicago IL 60622
Toll-Free Number:+1 (866) 379-3060
1. Information We Collect
You are not required to provide personal information to browse our website. However, we may collect personal information when you:
Contact us via email, phone, or other forms of communication
Register for an event or subscribe to our mailing list
Apply for a job through our website
Use our website and allow cookies to track your browsing behavior
The types of personal information we may collect include:
Identification Data: Name, title, job title, address
Contact Information: Phone number, email address, social media handles (if provided)
Event Registration Data: Preferences, interests, and any dietary requirements (which may indicate religious beliefs or health-related information)
Job Applicant Data: Resume, professional history, and other details necessary for recruitment
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, location, device information, and time zone settings (collected through cookies and similar technologies)
Marketing Preferences: Subscriptions, downloads, and communication preferences
We may also supplement this information with publicly available data and information obtained from third parties, such as vendors, business partners, and recruitment agencies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Customer and Vendor Relationship Management: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and manage business relationships.
Marketing and Communications: To send promotional materials, event invitations, and updates about our products and services (you may opt out at any time).
Website Improvement: To analyze website performance, enhance user experience, and ensure website security.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: To meet regulatory requirements, respond to legal inquiries, or enforce our legal rights.
Recruitment: To process job applications, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates for employment opportunities.
SMS Consent: SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with IT support, customer relationship management, marketing, and business analytics.
Legal Authorities: Law enforcement agencies, regulators, or government bodies if required by law, court orders, or legal processes.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new business entity under similar privacy safeguards.
SMS Consent: SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We do not control the privacy practices of external websites linked on our platform and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe using the link in our emails or contact us directly.
Request Data Access or Deletion: Contact us to review, update, or delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Disable Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to decline cookies; however, this may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no online platform is entirely secure. We advise against sharing sensitive information via email, as it is not a secure communication method.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us enhance user experience. We use cookies to:
Identify returning visitors
Save preferences and past interactions
Analyze website usage for optimization
Most browsers allow users to reject cookies; however, disabling them may limit some website functionalities.
7. Do Not Track (DNT) Requests
Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you opt out of marketing communications, we will remove your information from relevant mailing lists.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of any such data collection, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website, with the revised “Effective Date” displayed at the top.
11. Payment Methods and Sales Tax
We offer multiple payment options for convenience, including:
Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Wire Transfers & Zelle
Visa Checkout