Privacy policy
American Auto Dynamics – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
1. Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” means any information that identifies you or can reasonably be linked to you.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact Information
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
Payment Information
- Payment card information (securely processed through Shopify and authorized payment providers)
- Billing information
- Transaction confirmations
Account Information
- Username and password
- Account preferences
- Saved information
Order & Shopping Activity
- Products viewed
- Cart and wishlist items
- Purchase history
- Return and exchange history
Customer Support Communications
- Emails
- Messages
- Customer service inquiries
Device & Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Operating system
- Network connection information
Website Usage Data
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Navigation behavior
- Referral sources
2. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information:
- Directly from you when you place an order, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Automatically through cookies and similar technologies while you browse our website.
- From service providers including Shopify, payment processors, shipping carriers, and analytics providers.
- From advertising and marketing partners.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Order Processing & Fulfillment
- Process and fulfill orders
- Ship automotive parts and accessories
- Process returns, exchanges, and refunds
- Send order confirmations and shipping updates
Customer Experience
- Personalize your shopping experience
- Recommend relevant products
- Save account preferences
- Improve website functionality
Marketing & Advertising
- Send promotional emails and special offers
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure marketing performance
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Security & Fraud Prevention
- Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
- Protect customer accounts
- Secure payment processing
- Maintain website security
Customer Support
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Provide product and order assistance
Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to lawful requests
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
- Shopify
- Payment processors
- Shipping carriers
- Customer support providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
Marketing & Advertising Partners
- Advertising platforms
- Marketing service providers
Legal Requirements
When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of business assets.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.
5. Shopify & Third-Party Processing
Our website is powered by Shopify.
Your personal information may be processed by Shopify and its partners to provide:
- Payment processing
- Website functionality
- Fraud detection
- Security services
- Analytics
- Store performance improvements
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States.
For more information, please visit:
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate our website
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Receive a copy of your personal information
- Opt out of targeted advertising where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill customer orders
- Provide our services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
9. Data Security
We maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites.
12. International Users
Your personal information may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated Last Updated date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.
American Auto Dynamics
Email: info@americanautodynamics.com
Phone: +1 (949) 991-8852
Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)
