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Privacy Policy
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how ConnectedCar Basics collects and uses information when you visit https://connectedcarbasics.com. ConnectedCar Basics is an informational website and does not collect information for insurance quotes, applications, policy placement, carrier matching, or agent follow-up.
Information collected
- Information you provide, such as your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a form.
- Your SMS and email preferences, including the categories you select, the date and time of consent, the page where you opted in, and the disclosure version shown.
- Basic technical information such as browser type and device information.
How information is used
- To respond to written inquiries sent through the contact page.
- To send the specific text messages or emails you chose to receive.
- To maintain records of consent and opt-out requests.
- To operate and improve the website.
SMS communications
If you opt in, we send only the categories you selected: account notifications related to your subscription, and, separately, recurring marketing messages about ConnectedCar Basics guides, tools, and campaigns (generally up to 4 per month). Message and data rates may apply. See our SMS Terms of Service.
Mobile opt-in information
Mobile opt-in data, SMS consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be sold, shared, rented, released, or transferred to third parties for marketing, lead generation, or promotional purposes.
Mobile opt-in data and SMS consent are not sold, shared, rented, released, or transferred to any insurance carrier, agent, broker, lead aggregator, or third-party marketer for marketing or lead generation.
Cookies and analytics
The website may use cookies and similar technologies needed for basic site operation and aggregate usage measurement. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including keeping records of consent and opt-out requests as required by applicable law.
Opt-out rights
You can stop text messages at any time by replying STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT to any message. You can unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email, or by contacting us at message@connectedcarbasics.com.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Third-party links
Our guides may link to external websites, such as vehicle manufacturer support pages. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and a link is not an endorsement.
Policy changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with an updated effective date.