Privacy Policy

AVTO VEST AVTO PARTS LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://racodparts.com (the "Site") and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or make a purchase.

Information We Collect

When you visit our Site or make a purchase, we may collect the following types of information:

• Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and billing address
• Payment information: Payment card details are processed securely via third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers
• Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website information
• Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Order processing and fulfillment: To process your orders, arrange shipping, and send order confirmations
• Customer support: To respond to your inquiries, provide technical support, and address any concerns
• Website improvement: To analyze user behavior, improve our website functionality, and enhance customer experience
• Marketing communications: To send promotional emails, special offers, and updates (with your consent, where required by law)
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Fraud prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and protect our business

Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and fulfilling orders (e.g., shipping carriers, payment processors like Stripe and PayPal)
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Secure storage of personal data on protected servers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data

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

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Data portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our Site.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.