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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: August 1, 2026

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

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Welcome to Fuel Auto Sales ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services. This policy applies to our website, online services, dealership operations, and communications with customers.
 

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

When you contact us, request information, schedule a test drive, apply for financing, purchase a vehicle, or use our services, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Driver's license information

  • Date of birth

  • Vehicle information

  • Trade-in information

  • Insurance information

  • Payment information

  • Financial information necessary for financing

  • Employment information (for financing)

  • Government-issued identification where required by law
     

Automatically Collected Information
 

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the website

  • Referral source

  • Cookies

  • Website analytics data
     

Information from Third Parties
 

We may receive information from:

  • Credit bureaus

  • Finance companies

  • Vehicle history providers

  • Marketing partners

  • Automotive marketplaces

  • Government agencies

  • Vehicle manufacturers (if applicable)
     

How We Use Your Information
 

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule appointments

  • Arrange vehicle test drives

  • Process purchases

  • Process financing applications

  • Verify identity

  • Complete DMV documentation

  • Register vehicles

  • Process warranties

  • Provide customer service

  • Improve our website

  • Detect fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Send service reminders

  • Send recall notices

  • Send promotional offers (where permitted by law)
     

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

Our website may use:

  • Cookies

  • Google Analytics

  • Website performance cookies

  • Security cookies

  • Advertising cookies

  • Third-party marketing cookies

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.
 

How We Share Information
 

We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.

We may share information with:

  • Banks and financing institutions

  • Credit unions

  • Vehicle warranty companies

  • Insurance providers

  • Vehicle manufacturers

  • DMV and government agencies

  • Payment processors

  • Marketing service providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Technology vendors

  • Legal authorities when required by law

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information.
 

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
 

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request deletion of eligible personal information

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Request information about disclosure of personal information

  • Limit the use of certain sensitive personal information where applicable

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, if applicable

  • Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

We will verify your identity before processing requests as required by law.
 

Sensitive Personal Information
 

Certain information such as driver's license numbers, financial information, Social Security numbers (when required for financing), and government-issued identification may be collected solely for legitimate business purposes and legal compliance.

We do not use sensitive personal information beyond purposes permitted under applicable California law.
 

Children's Privacy
 

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
 

Data Security
 

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
 

Data Retention
 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Complete transactions

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

  • Maintain required dealership records

Retention periods vary depending on applicable federal and California laws.
 

Third-Party Websites
 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
 

Email and Text Communications
 

If you provide your email address or mobile phone number, you may receive:

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Service reminders

  • Financing updates

  • Vehicle availability notifications

  • Promotional offers (where permitted)

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in the email.

You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP.

Message and data rates may apply.
 

Do Not Track Signals
 

Our website does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals because no consistent industry standard has been adopted.
 

Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes become effective when posted on this page.

The updated effective date will appear at the top of this policy.
 

Contact Information
 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact:

Steven Fuel
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

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California residents may submit requests regarding their personal information by contacting us using the information above.

Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of California residents, subject to verification requirements.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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