Effective Date: 18 Sep 24
At Classic Car Wiki, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: When you create an account, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
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Non-Personal Information: This includes data such as IP addresses, browser type, and other anonymous site usage statistics, which help us improve our website’s functionality and your experience.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to track user activity on our website and to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser, but this may affect certain features of the website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Improve Our Services: To personalize your experience and improve our website’s functionality based on your usage patterns and feedback.
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Marketing: With your consent, we may use your information to send newsletters, special offers, and event updates. You can opt-out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications.
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Customer Support: To provide assistance when you have inquiries or issues regarding our services or your orders.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing transactions, or providing services. These third parties agree to keep your information confidential and secure.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
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Business Transfers: If Classic Car Wiki is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you if such an event occurs.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you.
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Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions, such as fulfilling legal obligations.
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Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
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Cookie Management: You can modify your cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites that are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing your information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United Kingdom, where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing of your information.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.