Effective date: 10/17/2024
At HF Auto Corporation Inc (“we”, “us”, or “our”), protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you interact with our website hfautofinance.com (the “Service”).
By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Please take the time to read and understand how we handle your data and what choices you have regarding its use.
What Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide the best possible service to you:
- Personal Information: This includes data you voluntarily provide when submitting inquiries or completing applications, such as your name, contact details (email, phone number, mailing address), and other identifying details.
- Additional DocumentationIn certain cases, to process your application or finalize a transaction, we may require additional documentation such as a valid driver’s license, pay stubs, or other forms of identification. This information will be used solely for the purposes of verifying your identity, assessing your eligibility for services, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.We will only request these documents when necessary, and all such information will be handled with the highest levels of security and confidentiality. Your documents will not be shared with third parties except as required to fulfill your request, comply with legal obligations, or with your explicit consent.
- Usage Data: When you interact with our website, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, browsing patterns, and how long you spend on each page. This helps us understand how users interact with our Service to improve their experience.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to optimize your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and gather analytics on site performance. You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain functionalities of our website.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for several purposes, including:
- Service Delivery: To process your inquiries, fulfill your requests, and provide relevant information or services based on your needs.
- Communication: We use your contact information to send updates related to your inquiry, respond to your questions, and provide other service-related information.
- Improvement and Customization: We analyze data to continuously improve our offerings, optimize website performance, and tailor our communications to your interests.
- Compliance and Legal Requirements: Your information may be used to meet legal obligations, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our systems.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With Partner Companies: With your consent, we share information with partners like lenders, dealerships, or service providers who assist in fulfilling your requests or offer complementary services. We ensure that these partners adhere to strict data privacy standards.
- For Legal and Regulatory Purposes: We may share data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify you if your data becomes subject to a new privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You have control over how your information is used:
- Opting Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails or promotional materials at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the communication or contacting us directly.
- Managing Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies as per your preference.
- Access and Correction: If you wish to review or correct any personal information we have collected, please contact us and we will make the necessary changes.
Data Security
We take the protection of your information seriously. While we employ security measures like encryption and secure servers to safeguard your personal data, it’s important to note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use the most appropriate tools and practices to protect your information.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Updates to This Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page, along with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or our handling of your data, please feel free to reach out to us at approved@hfautofinance.com. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.