Welcome to Pit Stop U.S.A. We recognize that online privacy matters to everyone who uses our Site, particularly when business is being conducted. This statement explains how we handle privacy for two groups of Site users: “Visitors,” who browse without transacting business, and Visitors who register to transact business and use the various services provided by Pit Stop U.S.A. (together, the “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”).
“Personally Identifiable Information”
Means any information that identifies, or could be used to identify, contact, or locate the individual it relates to. This includes, but is not limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social security number, and credit card information. Personally Identifiable Information does not cover information gathered anonymously (that is, without identifying the individual user) or demographic data that is not tied to an identified individual.
What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?
From all of our Visitors, we may gather basic user profile information. From our Authorized Customers, we collect additional details: names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, the nature and size of the business, and the nature and size of the advertising inventory the Authorized Customer plans to purchase or sell.
What organizations are collecting the information?
Beyond our own direct collection, third party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) that may supply services like credit, insurance, and escrow may also collect this information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them by Visitors and Authorized Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that serve only as links in the distribution chain and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?
We use Personally Identifiable Information to tailor the Site, to present suitable service offerings, and to fulfil buying and selling requests made on the Site. We may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase and selling opportunities on the Site, or about information connected to the Site's subject matter. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to reach Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to specific inquiries, or to supply information they have requested.
With whom may the information may be shared?
Personally Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers who want to evaluate potential transactions with fellow Authorized Customers. We may share aggregated information about our Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers, with our affiliated agencies and third party vendors. We also give you the chance to “opt out” of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.
How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by Pit Stop U.S.A. is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or employees of Pit Stop U.S.A. except for use as indicated above.
What choices are available to Visitors regarding collection, use and distribution of the information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers can opt out of receiving unsolicited information from, or being contacted by, us and/or our vendors and affiliated agencies by replying to emails as instructed, or by contacting us at Pit Stop U.S.A., 955 West 11th Eugene, OR 97402.
Are Cookies Used on the Site?
Cookies serve a number of purposes. We use Cookies to learn about the preferences of our Visitors and the services they choose. We also use Cookies for security reasons to protect our Authorized Customers. For instance, if an Authorized Customer is logged on and the site goes unused for more than 10 minutes, we will automatically log that Authorized Customer off.
How does Pit Stop U.S.A. use login information?
Pit Stop U.S.A. uses login information, including, but not limited to, IP addresses, ISPs, and browser types, to analyse trends, administer the Site, track a user’s movement and use, and gather broad demographic information.
What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site?
Pit Stop U.S.A. has entered into, and will continue to enter into, partnerships and other affiliations with a number of vendors. Such vendors may access certain Personally Identifiable Information on a need to know basis for evaluating Authorized Customers for service eligibility. Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information. Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information to comply with law. We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information in order to comply with a court order or subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency to release information. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Authorized Customers.
How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?
Every one of our employees is familiar with our security policy and practices. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Authorized Customers is accessible only to a limited number of qualified employees who are issued a password to gain access to the information. We audit our security systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, is protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we will not be liable to Visitors or Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.
How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may reach out to us to update their Personally Identifiable Information or to correct any inaccuracies by emailing us at [email protected].
Can a Visitor delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information collected by the Site?
We give Visitors and Authorized Customers a way to delete/deactivate Personally Identifiable Information from the Site’s database by contacting us. However, because of backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to delete a Visitor’s entry without retaining some residual information. An individual who requests to have Personally Identifiable Information deactivated will have this information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use Personally Identifiable Information relating to that individual in any way moving forward.
What happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?
We will inform our Visitors and Authorized Customers about changes to our privacy policy by posting such changes on the Site. However, if we are changing our privacy policy in a manner that might cause disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information that a Visitor or Authorized Customer has previously requested not be disclosed, we will contact such Visitor or Authorized Customer to allow such Visitor or Authorized Customer to prevent such disclosure.
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