Privacy policy

🔒 Privacy Policy

Car Guy Club

Contact: support@thecarguyclub.com
Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Thank you for visiting and shopping with Car Guy Club (“Car Guy Club,” “we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you access our website and store, interact with our content, features, and tools, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with us (together, the “Services”). If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to personal information.

By using the Services, you acknowledge you’ve read and understand this Privacy Policy.
You may opt out of certain data uses by visiting our Privacy Choices page or using your browser’s Global Privacy Control (GPC) settings.

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A. Yours and Our Responsibilities

Who this applies to: Visitors, account holders, subscribers, giveaway entrants, and customers.

Controller vs. Processor:

• When we collect information from you directly (e.g., account, checkout, marketing), we act as a data controller.

• When we provide order fulfillment through vendors like Printify, those vendors (and sometimes we) act as data processors for that limited purpose under our instructions and applicable law.

Your responsibilities: If you provide information about another person (e.g., gift recipient), you confirm you have authority to do so for the stated purpose.

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B. When We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

You provide it: Account registration, checkout, returns/exchanges, email/SMS/DM subscriptions (including ManyChat/IG automations), giveaways, reviews/UGC, customer support, social media interactions.

Automatically: Site browsing, cart/wishlist activity, session data, ads/email interactions, device and analytics data.

From partners/service providers: Hosting, payments, fulfillment, analytics/ads, messaging tools.

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C. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

• Contact details (name, email, phone, billing/shipping addresses)

• Account details (username, password, preferences)

• Commercial/transaction data (orders, cart, wishlist, returns, fulfillment status)

• Payment data (processed by Shopify Payments, Stripe, or PayPal; we don’t store full card numbers)

• Communications (support messages, form entries, reviews)

• Device/usage data (IP, device IDs, browser/OS, time zone, pages viewed, clicks, session metrics)

• Marketing/ads data (email/ad interactions; retargeting data where permitted)

• Inferences (preferences or interests derived from the above)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please do not submit it.

Children: Our Services are for individuals 18+. We do not knowingly collect, sell, or share data from children under 16.

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D. How and Why We Use Personal Information

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E. Legal Bases (for GDPR/UK users)

• Consent – You can withdraw at any time.

• Contract – Needed to provide what you’ve requested.

• Legitimate Interests – For improvement, analytics, fraud prevention, etc., unless your rights override those interests.

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F. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access/Know what data we have

• Correct or Delete data

• Request portability

• Opt-out of “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising

You may exercise these at any time via:

• Email: support@thecarguyclub.com

• Online: Your Privacy Choices

• SMS: Reply STOP (for SMS); HELP for help

• Email: Subject line “Privacy Appeal” (for CA/CO/CT/VA)

We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as opt-out requests for that browser or device.

We do not discriminate against individuals for exercising their privacy rights.

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G. Security

We use appropriate technical, physical, and administrative safeguards, including:

• TLS encryption in transit

• Encryption at rest via providers like Shopify/Stripe/PayPal

• Role-based access controls

• Logging and MFA for admin accounts

No method is 100% secure. If you suspect unauthorized access, contact us.

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H. Storage & International Transfers

We and our service providers may process data in the U.S. and other countries.
If data is transferred from the EU/UK, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Adequacy decisions

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I. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

• Orders/transactions: 7 years (for audit/tax)

• Account data: While account is active; deleted/anonymized after 24 months of inactivity

• Marketing: Until opt-out or 24 months of inactivity

• Support communications: 24 months post-resolution

• Analytics/cookies: Per provider defaults (typically 6–26 months)

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J. Third Parties Who Process Data

We share data only as necessary, under appropriate safeguards:

Infrastructure & Storefront

• Shopify, Inc. (hosting, checkout, analytics)

Payments

• Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal

Fulfillment

• Printify, Inc. (print-on-demand), shipping carriers

Marketing & Analytics

• Klaviyo (email marketing)

• ManyChat (SMS and Instagram DMs)

• Google Analytics & Ads

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram Ads)

Support Tools

• Help desk software, form tools

For a full list of processors, contact us.

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K. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and tracking tools for:

• Core functionality (e.g., checkout, fraud protection)

• Analytics (site usage and performance)

• Advertising (where permitted)

You can manage preferences via:

• Cookie Preferences

• Browser settings

• Industry opt-out tools

• GPC signals (respected where required)

Sample Cookie Table

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L. Relationship with Shopify and Printify

Our store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify may collect data to operate and enhance its platform.
See Shopify’s privacy policy and consumer tools.

We may use Printify and similar partners to manufacture/ship your orders. They receive only the necessary data and operate under data processing agreements.

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M. Third-Party Sites & Social Features

We may link to third-party websites or integrate social features. These are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

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N. Sweepstakes, Giveaways, and Promotions

If you enter a promotion, we use your data to administer it, as disclosed in rules or at time of collection. Winner data may be published where legally required.

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O. Financial Incentives (Email/SMS/Perks)

We may offer discounts or perks for your personal info (e.g., email, SMS opt-in). Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw anytime. We value the data based on expected revenue or incentive costs.

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P. Messaging via SMS/Instagram DMs (ManyChat)

By subscribing via site or social media, you consent to receive marketing via SMS or Instagram DMs.

• Message frequency varies

• Message/data rates may apply

• Reply STOP to opt out

• Consent is not a condition of purchase

We use ManyChat and similar tools to manage messaging and campaign analytics.

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Q. User-Generated Content (UGC) & Reviews

Reviews, photos, or other content you submit may be public. Do not include sensitive personal information. To request removal, contact us.

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R. Accessibility

Need this policy in another format due to a disability? Contact us at support@thecarguyclub.com.

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S. U.S. “Notice at Collection” – Last 12 Months

We do not knowingly sell/share personal data of individuals under 16.

To opt out of sharing, use: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

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T. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect legal, service, or data practice changes. We’ll post updates here and notify users where required.

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U. Contact

Email: support@thecarguyclub.com