Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
Always Approved ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services to obtain auto financing in Ontario, Canada.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Full name and contact information (phone number, email address)
- Employment status and income information
- Financial information necessary for loan processing
- Government-issued identification details
- Banking and credit information
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and location information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your auto financing application
- Match you with appropriate lenders
- Communicate with you about your application and our services
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send you relevant information about auto financing opportunities
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Lender Partners
We share your information with our network of approved lenders who may be able to provide you with auto financing. These lenders use your information solely for the purpose of evaluating and processing your loan application.
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including credit reporting agencies, identity verification services, and technology providers.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Always Approved, our users, or others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure data storage systems
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
- Access controls and authentication procedures
Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
- File a complaint with privacy authorities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Retention of Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: