Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information We DO Collect:

• Browser Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information when you visit our website.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
• Session Data: We collect session information to improve your browsing experience and website functionality.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address with your explicit consent.

Information We DO NOT Collect:

• Payment Information: We do not collect credit card numbers, billing information, or any payment data because we do not process transactions.
• Purchase History: We do not track or store purchase information because we do not sell products.
• Shipping Addresses: We do not collect shipping or delivery information.
• Personal Identification: We do not require account creation or collect personal identification documents.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: To provide and maintain our informational website services.
• User Experience: To understand how visitors use our site and improve navigation and content.
• Analytics: To analyze website traffic, visitor behavior, and content performance.
• Communications: To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

What We DO NOT Do:

• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
• We do not process payments or handle financial transactions.
• We do not track your purchases or shopping behavior on third-party sites.

3. Third-Party Services and Links

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google's privacy policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• AutoWin.com: Our referral links direct you to AutoWin.com for product purchases. Their privacy policy governs any transactions: AutoWin Privacy Statement
• Hosting Services: Our website is hosted on secure servers that may collect standard server logs.

We recommend reading the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how they collect and use your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (session management, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

Managing Cookies:

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

5. Data Protection and Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your Rights Include:

• Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent.

Data Retention:

We retain analytics data for 26 months (Google Analytics default) and session data for the duration of your visit. Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe.

Exercising Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@ferrcarmats.com

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL/TLS Encryption: Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with industry-standard protections.
• Limited Data Collection: We minimize data collection to only what is necessary.
• Access Controls: Limited personnel have access to any collected data.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification if you have subscribed to our newsletter).

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For data protection requests (access, deletion, correction), please email privacy@ferrcarmats.com with "GDPR Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.