Privacy Policy | Auto Gals, Inc.

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Auto Gals, Inc. collects, uses, and shares information through this website.

This policy applies to information collected through the public website, including when you browse the site, submit a contact request, request a test drive, or submit financing-related information through website forms and related workflows.

This policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that may be linked from this website or used in connection with financing, payment, mapping, manufacturer, or social-media services. Those third parties may maintain their own privacy policies and practices.

Website hosting, infrastructure, and related technology services may be provided by Bayhawk Software LLC and other service providers acting on behalf of Auto Gals, Inc..

By using this website or submitting information through it, you acknowledge that your information may be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly through this website, depending on how you interact with it.

If you use financing-related features, the information collected may include additional identifying, residence, employment, income, and other financial information needed to process or evaluate your request.

We may also collect certain information automatically when you use the website.

In some cases, we may also receive information from service providers or business partners involved in website hosting, analytics, lead handling, inventory presentation, or financing-related processing.

your name
email address
phone number
address information you choose to provide
the contents of your message or inquiry
vehicle-interest information
information submitted in connection with a test-drive request
trade-in or vehicle-ownership details you choose to provide
financing or credit-application information you choose to submit

IP address
browser type
device type
operating system
pages viewed
referring URL
date and time of access
basic interaction, session, and diagnostic information

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through this website for the following purposes:

If you submit a contact request, test-drive request, or financing-related form, we may use the information you provide to follow up about that request and to connect you with appropriate dealership personnel or service providers involved in handling it.

respond to your inquiries
contact you about a vehicle, request, or submission
process and route contact, test-drive, and financing-related submissions
present website content and inventory information
operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website
detect misuse, fraud, or security issues
improve website performance and user experience
maintain records related to submissions and transactions
comply with legal obligations
protect the rights, safety, and property of the dealership, its users, and others

We may share information collected through this website in the following circumstances:

We do not guarantee that third-party services linked to or integrated with this website follow the same privacy practices described here. When your information is provided to or collected by another party, that party’s own terms and privacy practices may apply.

Sensitive financing or credit-application information is handled through financing-related workflows and may be disclosed to the dealership and applicable finance-related recipients to process your request. Additional financing-specific details are described in the Financing and Credit Applications section below.

with dealership personnel who need the information to respond to your request or provide services
with service providers that support website hosting, infrastructure, analytics, communications, security, or form handling
with financing sources, lenders, dealers, or finance-related service providers when you submit financing or credit-related information
when disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with law, enforce rights, prevent fraud, or protect safety
with a successor entity in connection with a business transfer, merger, sale, or similar transaction

Cookies and Sessions

We may use cookies, session identifiers, and similar technologies to keep the website functioning, support security controls, maintain session continuity, remember selected preferences where applicable, and better understand website usage and performance.

These technologies may be used by us or by service providers supporting hosting, analytics, security, and form handling on our behalf.

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. If you disable or remove cookies, some parts of the website may not function as intended.

site functionality and page delivery
session continuity across requests
security and abuse prevention
basic measurement of website usage and performance

Contact and Test Drive Submissions

When you submit a contact request or a test-drive request through this website, we use the information you provide to review the request, route it appropriately, and contact you about your inquiry.

A test-drive submission through this website is a request only. It does not guarantee vehicle availability, appointment confirmation, or a specific response time.

Information submitted through these flows may be stored in website, lead-handling, communication, and related business systems used to process and respond to your request.

review and route your request
contact you about the vehicle or inquiry you submitted
coordinate dealership follow-up and next steps
maintain records of requests and related communications

Financing and Credit Applications

If you choose to use financing-related features on this website, you may be asked to provide identifying, residence, employment, income, vehicle, and other financial information needed to process or evaluate your request.

Sensitive financing or credit-application information submitted through this website is intended to be handled through protected, server-side workflows. Sensitive credit data should be submitted only through designated financing-related flows, not through general contact fields unless specifically requested.

Financing-related information may be shared with Auto Gals, Inc., dealership personnel, finance-related service providers, lenders, and other recipients involved in reviewing, processing, or responding to your request.

Submitting financing information through this website does not guarantee credit approval, financing terms, or an offer from any particular lender.

name and contact information
residential or housing information
employment and income information
vehicle and trade-in details
other information required to process or evaluate a financing request

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to help protect information handled through this website.

The measures we use vary based on the sensitivity of the information and the nature of the processing involved.

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention and Updates

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business and compliance records, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved, its sensitivity, operational needs, and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

If you believe information you submitted through this website is inaccurate or would like to update a prior request, you may contact us. We may retain prior records where permitted or required.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13.

Financing and vehicle-purchase-related services are generally intended for adults or others legally able to engage in those transactions.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate steps.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.

When we make changes, we may update the effective date shown on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information handled through this website, please contact us using the information below.

Email: fallriver@autogals.com

Phone: 774-365-6279

Mail: 353 Mariano Bishop Blvd., Fall River, MA 02721