Privacy Policy – The Parts Distributors
Your Privacy
At The Parts Distributors (https://thepartsdistributors.com), we believe that you have a right to know how we collect, use, and protect your information. This policy applies only to visits and activity on thepartsdistributors.com. Other websites that may be linked from our site have their own privacy policies, which you should review separately.
We do not require you to provide personally identifiable information to browse our site. However, to participate in certain activities—such as placing an order, creating an account, or contacting us—you may need to provide some personal details.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
Our web server may automatically recognize and store basic information such as:
- Your IP address and browser type.
- Referring websites that brought you to our site.
This helps us understand visitor traffic patterns, improve usability, and ensure website security.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (such as login status or shopping cart contents).
- Personalize your browsing experience.
Most browsers allow you to erase or block cookies. However, blocking cookies may limit certain site functions (e.g., saving your cart, login persistence).
Personal Information
We may collect information you provide, such as:
- Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
- Payment details (processed securely via our payment providers).
We may combine this information with other data to improve our service, fulfill your orders, and communicate with you.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process and ship your orders.
- Respond to customer service inquiries.
- Improve our website, products, and services.
- Provide updates about promotions or new products (if you opt in).
You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data only in the following situations:
- With your consent.
- As required by law, regulation, or court order.
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, payment processing, shipping, or other business functions.
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of our users or the public.
Data Retention
- Order and account information may be retained for business, legal, or tax purposes.
- Comments, reviews, or messages submitted may be retained to improve customer support.
- Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except usernames).
Your Rights
You may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction or deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
To exercise your rights, please contact us (see below).
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including encryption during payment transactions and secure storage practices. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.