1. Introduction

Newport Motors ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://web-temp-1.dealerclick.com, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our services:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Vehicle Information: Vehicle trade-in details, vehicle preferences, VIN numbers for vehicles of interest
• Financial Information: Credit application details, income information, employment information (for financing purposes)
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, service requests, and other communications you send to us
• Account Information: Username, password, and other account credentials if you create an account

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website addresses
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To process transactions, arrange financing, schedule service appointments, and fulfill your requests
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send service updates, appointment reminders, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Personalization: To provide personalized vehicle recommendations and tailored content based on your preferences
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our services, and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights and the rights of others
• Marketing: To send promotional materials, special offers, and updates about our inventory and services (you can opt-out at any time)
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, financing partners, CRM platforms, email service providers, and website analytics tools
• Financial Institutions: With banks, lenders, and credit bureaus for financing and credit application purposes
• Vehicle History Services: With providers like Carfax and AutoCheck for vehicle history reports
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal processes
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy
• Consent: With your explicit consent or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and cannot be disabled
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe in our emails or contacting us
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data (AES-256-GCM)
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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. Retention periods vary based on:

• The nature of the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Business and operational needs
• Dispute resolution and enforcement of agreements

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., financing partners, vehicle history providers, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have provided an email address)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: