1. Introduction
DriveByNumbers ("we," "our," or "us"), accessible via ownershipbeat.com, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using the site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
Email Address: When you subscribe to a newsletter, submit a contact form, or engage with a lead-generation tool, we may collect your email address and, where applicable, basic vehicle-shopping preferences.
Correspondence: Any information you provide when contacting us directly.
b. Information Collected Automatically
Log Data: Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic patterns, and serve relevant advertising. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit certain site functionality.
Analytics: We use third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to understand how readers engage with our content. These services may collect aggregated, anonymized data about traffic and usage patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
To deliver, maintain, and improve our content, comparisons, and tools.
To send periodic newsletters or updates, if you have opted in.
To respond to inquiries and provide reader support.
To serve personalized advertising and measure ad performance.
To connect you with third-party offers through lead-generation forms (only when you explicitly submit your information for that purpose, such as requesting a dealer quote or vehicle valuation).
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
4. Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Links
DriveByNumbers participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on an affiliate link and take a qualifying action (e.g., requesting a price quote, checking vehicle availability), a tracking cookie may be placed to attribute the referral. We do not share personally identifiable information with affiliate partners unless you explicitly submit it through a lead-generation form designed for that purpose.
Our site contains links to third-party websites, including automotive marketplaces, valuation tools, and dealer networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you engage with.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, conducting analytics, or delivering email communications, provided they agree to use your data solely for those purposes.
Legal Compliance: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, user data may be transferred as a business asset.
6. Your Choices & Rights
Cookies: You may manage cookie preferences through your browser. Opting out of interest-based advertising is available through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Newsletter & Email: You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.
Access & Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
7. Children's Privacy
DriveByNumbers is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Domain: ownershipbeat.com