Privacy Policy

Who We Are:

Global Parts Community is an online platform that connects individuals and businesses in the automotive parts industry. Our website address is www.globalpartscommunity.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-specific inquiries, please contact us using the following information:

Global Parts Community
Email: privacy@globalpartscommunity.com
Phone: +1 (888) 585-3959

Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It:

We collect various types of personal data from users and site visitors to provide our services effectively. The personal data we may collect includes:

– Contact Information: Such as name, email address, and phone number.
– Transactional Data: Such as purchase information.
– Technical Data: Such as information about cookies.
– Sensitive Personal Data: We do not intentionally collect or retain sensitive personal data, such as data concerning health.

We collect personal data to fulfill orders, provide customer support, personalize user experiences, send important notifications, improve our services, and conduct market research. The legal basis for collecting and retaining personal data is either the user’s consent or the legitimate interests pursued by Global Parts Community.

Comments:

When users leave comments on our website, WordPress collects the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Media:

Any media files uploaded by users may be publicly accessible. Please exercise caution and avoid uploading personal or sensitive information.

Contact Forms:
If you submit a contact form, we capture the personal data you provide for customer service purposes. We retain this information for a certain period as necessary but do not use it for marketing purposes without your consent.

Cookies:

We use cookies on our website, including those set by plugins, social media, and analytics services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enhance your browsing experience. You can manage and control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit certain features and functionality of our website.

Analytics:

We do not collect any analytics data by default. However, some web hosting accounts or WordPress plugins may collect anonymous analytics data. If applicable, you can find information about analytics services in use and their privacy policies within the respective plugins or services.

Who We Share Your Data With:

Global Parts Community does not share personal data with third parties unless necessary for providing our services. In some cases, we may share data with trusted third-party providers, partners, or payment processors for tasks such as order fulfillment or service delivery. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data. Links to their privacy policies, if available, will be provided.

How Long We Retain Your Data:

We retain personal data collected or processed by our website 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. The retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and its purpose.

Your Rights Over Your Data:

You have the right to access, update, and delete the personal data we hold about you. If you would like to exercise these rights or have any inquiries or concerns about your data, please contact us using the information provided above.

Where Your Data Is Sent:

Global Parts Community operates primarily in the United States. Some transfers of your data may occur outside the European Union (EU) to third-party services or partners. We take appropriate measures to safeguard your data to European data protection standards, such as using agreements like Privacy Shield or model clauses in contracts with third parties.

Additional Information:

For the protection of your data, we have implemented technical measures such as encryption and security measures like two-factor authentication. Our staff is trained in data protection practices. If applicable, any data breach procedures