Privacy Policy

Proprietary Materials

Unless otherwise noted, all materials appearing on this website are the property of Every Car Can or are licensed for use.

Materials may be viewed and downloaded solely for personal, non-commercial use. Except as otherwise permitted by law, no materials on this website may be copied, modified, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, distributed, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of Every Car Can.

All trademarks, logos, service marks, graphics, text, photographs, videos, and software remain the property of Every Car Can or their respective owners.

Warranties

This website and all information contained herein are provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind.

Every Car Can makes no warranties regarding:

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Reliability
• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Availability of the website
• Availability of linked websites

Every Car Can is not responsible for interruptions, errors, viruses, data loss, or other damages resulting from the use of this website.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Every Car Can disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website.

Interactive Material

Certain portions of this website may permit visitors to submit content.

Users are solely responsible for any material they submit and agree that submitted materials:

• Do not infringe upon the rights of others.
• Are not defamatory.
• Are not unlawful.
• Are not threatening.
• Are not obscene or offensive.
• Do not violate applicable laws.

Every Car Can reserves the right to review, edit, remove, or refuse any submitted content at its sole discretion.

Users may not advertise or solicit business through materials submitted to this website without prior written permission.

Information We Collect

Providing personal information is voluntary; however, certain services may require it. Information we may collect includes:

Personal Information

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mobile phone number
• Billing information
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Donation information
• Auction registration information

Technical Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Browser version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Internet service provider
• Date and time of visit
• Pages viewed
• URLs visited
• Referring website
• Cookies
• Analytics information
• Server logs

Optional Information

Where voluntarily provided, we may collect:

• Demographic information
• Event registrations
• Survey responses
• Membership information
• Communication preferences

Why We Collect Information

We collect personal information to:

• Provide requested services.
• Process donations.
• Process auction registrations.
• Improve our website.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Communicate updates and announcements.
• Send marketing communications (where permitted).
• Conduct surveys and research.
• Improve user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by law.

Retention periods are based on:

• Business requirements
• Legal obligations
• Contractual obligations
• Customer relationships
• Legitimate organizational interests

How We Use Your Information

Every Car Can may use your information to:

• Operate and improve our website.
• Process donations and auction transactions.
• Deliver requested products or services.
• Respond to customer service requests.
• Send newsletters and promotional communications.
• Conduct research and analytics.
• Improve website functionality.
• Personalize your experience.
• Prevent fraud and enhance security.
• Comply with applicable laws.

Use of Information Collected

Every Car Can does not sell, rent, or lease customer information to third parties. We may use personal information to:

• Operate and maintain our website.
• Deliver requested products and services.
• Process donations and auction registrations.
• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
• Send newsletters, event announcements, fundraising campaigns, and promotional communications (where permitted).
• Conduct surveys and collect feedback.
• Improve website functionality and user experience.
• Analyze website performance and visitor engagement.
• Administer events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.

Every Car Can may also communicate with you regarding future services, surveys, special events, fundraising opportunities, or other organizational updates.

Social media platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and similar third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and are not controlled by Every Car Can.

Cookies

Every Car Can uses cookies to improve website functionality and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and improve performance.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences.
• Maintain login sessions.
• Improve website performance.
• Measure website traffic.
• Analyze visitor behavior.
• Personalize website content.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website functionality may no longer operate correctly.

Disclosure of Information

Every Car Can may disclose personal information only when necessary, including:

• To provide products or services you have requested.
• With your consent.
• To trusted vendors performing services on our behalf.
• To comply with applicable laws or legal processes.
• In response to subpoenas or lawful governmental requests.
• To protect the rights, safety, and property of Every Car Can.
• During mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring where permitted by law.

Every Car Can does not sell customer information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Non-Marketing Communications

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, Every Car Can may still contact you regarding:

• Account updates.
• Security notices.
• Donation receipts.
• Auction registration confirmations.
• Service announcements.
• Policy updates.
• Legal notices.
• Operational communications.

These communications are considered necessary to provide requested services.

Children’s Privacy

Every Car Can does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If we learn that information has been collected from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will promptly delete the information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child’s information has been submitted should contact us immediately.

SMS / MMS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 31, 2025

Every Car Can is committed to protecting your privacy when communicating through SMS or MMS messaging. Participation in our text messaging programs is voluntary.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to receive text messages, we may collect:

• Name
• Mobile phone number
• Email address (if provided)
• Event registrations
• Donation information
• Auction registration information
• Communication preferences

SMS Communications

If you opt into SMS communications, you may receive messages regarding:

• Appointment reminders
• Donation acknowledgements
• Auction registration confirmations
• Event reminders
• Fundraising campaigns
• Organizational updates
• Customer support
• Promotional messages (where permitted)

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.

Phone Numbers

Phone numbers collected for SMS communications:

• Are used only for the intended communications.
• Are not sold.
• Are not rented.
• Are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Are stored securely.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through SMS and other communications may be used to:

• Process donations.
• Process auction registrations.
• Send receipts.
• Confirm event attendance.
• Provide customer support.
• Improve organizational services.
• Conduct surveys.
• Send fundraising communications.
• Notify users of upcoming events.
• Share organizational announcements.

Sharing Your Information

Every Car Can may share information with trusted third-party service providers solely for purposes necessary to operate our organization, including:

• Payment processors.
• Email providers.
• SMS messaging providers.
• CRM platforms.
• Website hosting providers.
• Analytics providers.
• Event management systems.

These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Phone numbers collected for SMS communications will never be sold, rented, or shared for third-party marketing purposes.

Security of Your Information

Every Car Can is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security measures include, but are not limited to:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• Secure servers and protected infrastructure.
• Access controls and authentication procedures.
• Administrative safeguards limiting employee access to authorized personnel only.
• Ongoing monitoring and security best practices.

Although we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of promotional emails.
• Opt out of SMS communications.
• Access your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law.
• Request additional information regarding how your information is processed.

To exercise these rights, please contact Every Car Can using the contact information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Every Car Can may use cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality.
• Analyze visitor behavior.
• Personalize user experiences.
• Measure website performance.
• Improve website content and navigation.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact certain website features.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment processors, social media platforms, or service providers.

Every Car Can is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Every Car Can reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

When changes are made:

• The Effective Date will be updated.
• The revised Privacy Policy will be posted on this page.
• Material changes may be communicated through additional methods when required by law.

Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to affiliate organizations and third-party websites.

These links are provided solely for your convenience. Every Car Can does not endorse or guarantee the content, products, services, or privacy practices of any third-party website.

Users access external websites at their own risk.

Security

Every Car Can takes reasonable precautions to protect the personal information you provide.

Security measures include:

• Secure data transmission using HTTPS encryption.
• SSL technology for online transactions.
• Restricted employee access to confidential information.
• Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
• Authentication and secure communication protocols.

Information submitted through online donation forms, auction registration, and contact forms is encrypted during transmission whenever supported by your browser.

Only employees and authorized service providers with a legitimate business need are granted access to personal information.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Every Car Can website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the website.

Every Car Can reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

SMS Opt-In / Opt-Out

For information regarding SMS communications or to manage your messaging preferences, please refer to the SMS Communication Policy or contact Every Car Can using the information above.