Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Protecting your private information is our priority. This Privacy Policy applies to WeAreTheCarGuys.com and We Are The Car Guys INC, governing data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to We Are The Car Guys INC include WeAreTheCarGuys.com and The Car Guys. The Car Guys website is an e-commerce, marketplace, and information platform.
By using The Car Guys website, submitting any form, or scheduling/accepting a call from us, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.


2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in various ways, including through website forms, advertisements, social media, and direct communication. This may include:

• Name, email, and phone number

• Employer & job title

• Social Security Number (SSN) (if required for financing/lease inquiries)

• Vehicle preferences and other details provided

• Call recordings (if you schedule or accept a call from us)

• Website interactions, such as page visits and form submissions

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. However, you may be required to submit personal details when:

• Registering for an account

• Entering a sweepstakes or contest

• Signing up for special offers

• Sending us an email inquiry

• Completing a transaction (e.g., payment details for services)

Additionally, we may collect automatically generated data, such as:

• IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses

• Website behavior analytics for service improvement
  
   

3. How We Use Your Information

By providing your information, you consent to The Car Guys using it for:
✅ Marketing & Communications – We may contact you via email, phone, or text with promotions, updates, and service-related information. You may opt out anytime.
✅ Call Recording & Social Media Promotions – If you schedule or accept a call from us, it may be recorded and used for marketing, training, and promotional purposes, including on social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or other digital channels). If you prefer not to have your call featured, you may opt out by informing us before or during the call.
✅ Retargeting & Advertising – We may use your information to show you relevant ads on social media and other platforms.
✅ Service & Experience Improvement – We analyze interactions to enhance our offerings.
✅ Sharing Data with Trusted Partners – We may share data with leasing agents, financing companies, and third-party service providers for operational purposes. All such partners are prohibited from using your data for anything other than providing agreed-upon services.
✅ Aggregated, Anonymous Data Sharing – We may disclose non-identifiable data to investors and potential partners.


4. What We Don’t Do

🚫 We do NOT sell, rent, or lease your information.
🚫 We do NOT share personal details with third-party advertisers.
However, The Car Guys may disclose your personal information if required by law or necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect the rights, property, or safety of The Car Guys, its users, or the public

5. Security of Your Information

We take steps to secure your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including:
🔐 SSL Encryption – Personal data is protected using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
⚠️ No Online System is 100% Secure – While we implement security measures, you acknowledge that data transmission over the Internet has inherent risks.


6. Children’s Privacy

The Car Guys does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years old. If you are under 13, you must get parental or guardian consent before using this website.


7. Your Choices & Opt-Out Options

You have control over your data. You may:
🔹 Opt out of marketing emails – Click “unsubscribe” in any email or reply “STOP” to text messages.
🔹 Request deletion of your data – Email us at info@WeAreTheCarGuys.com.
🔹 Decline call recording for social media – Let us know before or during the call.


8. External Data Storage & Links

We may store your data on third-party hosting vendors’ servers. Additionally, our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, and we encourage you to read their policies.


9. Changes to This Policy

The Car Guys reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you by:

• Posting an updated Privacy Policy on our website

• Sending an email to the primary address associated with your account (if applicable)

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📍 We Are The Car Guys INC
425F Wild Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
📧 Email: info@WeAreTheCarGuys.com
📞 Phone: 866-311-GUYS

By submitting your information, scheduling, or accepting a call from us, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.