At GKN Imports, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website and make purchases. By using our website or purchasing products from GKN Imports, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Contact Information:
Email: info@gknimports.com
Phone: 416-501-0707

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or make a purchase, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Shipping or billing address
  • Payment details (processed through secure third-party providers)
  • Account login details
  • Messages or inquiries you send us

Automated Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookies section below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill orders
  • To respond to customer support inquiries
  • To improve and personalize your experience on our website
  • To communicate with you about your orders, services, or marketing updates
  • To protect against fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • To analyze website usage and trends
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, track your activity, and gather data for analytics purposes.

Cookies help us remember your preferences, improve website functionality, and offer personalized recommendations. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of some parts of our site.

We also use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to track website activity. These tools may collect data about your browsing behavior, including your IP address.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following parties:

  • Service providers: Third-party companies that help us run our website, process payments, deliver products, and provide customer service
  • Legal compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owners

5. Payment Information

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle all payment transactions. Your payment details are encrypted and processed by these service providers. We do not store sensitive payment information such as credit card numbers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct or update any inaccurate information
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out of marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by following the instructions in our emails
  • Restrict processing: You may request that we restrict how we process your information

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@gknimports.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data of a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not assume any responsibility or liability for them. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside of Canada, please note that your personal data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in Canada, where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: info@gknimports.com
Phone: 416-501-0707
Website: www.gknimports.com