Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and have crafted this policy to clarify how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all online interactions with us, encompassing our websites, applications, contact forms, email exchanges, and any services connected to this policy.

If you’re in the United States and have submitted an application via Switch Gear Auto Leads website, please note that the FCRA Consumer Notice also pertains to you.

WHO ARE WE?

We operate various websites, including the one you’re currently on, known as the “Web Sites.” These sites are managed . and its affiliates and agents, collectively referred to as “S.B.B.T.B MEDIA” or “we” or “our.”

Our Web Sites, such as Switch Gear Auto Leads, serve to promote and provide services to the public. This Privacy Policy covers all of our Web Sites and explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

Please note that we may update this Privacy Policy to align with new regulations, technology changes, or adjustments in our data practices. Any modifications will be made at our discretion, and if substantial changes occur, the version of the policy in place when you provided your personal information will generally apply unless you consent to the updated policy. The date of the latest revisions will be displayed at the top of this page.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, kindly refrain from using our Web Sites. If you disagree with any future changes to the policy, you should cease using our Web Sites and associated services.

WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Personal information refers to data that can directly or indirectly identify an individual or household. It includes information like names, email addresses, and IP addresses. We don’t consider information that has been de-identified as personal. Whether data collected by “cookies” is considered personal depends on local laws and the nature of the cookie. For more details on cookies, refer to our Cookie Policy below.

WHAT PERSON INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We gather personal information directly from you when you engage with us, whether online or offline. This includes when you provide information on our websites, via phone, email, application forms, social media, or through “Contact Us” forms on our websites offline and online.

We collect various types of information from you, including:

Details that help us identify you, like your name, address, and gender.
Contact information such as your email, phone number, and mailing address.
When you submit an application form on our website for our services, we may gather the following information from you: your contact details (like name and address), credit-related information (including your credit score or necessary data for a credit report), income and salary details, home ownership status, payment information, employer name and job title, age and birthdate, financial data, contact information, and any other details you provide that are necessary for using our services. If you complete our application form for our services on our website, Media S.B.B.T.B, car dealerships, and other individuals or organizations may perform separate searches related to your personal information.
We collect information from your social media accounts if you provide them to us, including your account details and associated info.
Information sent back to us as part of your credit application by a dealership or third party.
Data you share directly with us through email or other communication methods, such as general inquiries, media inquiries, or customer support requests.
If you apply for a job with us, we collect your name, email, and resume.

In some cases, we may collect sensitive information like your social security number as part of our services, but we don’t sell or share this sensitive data, as defined by certain laws. We do not “sell” or “share” your sensitive personal information as those terms are defined by Cal. Civ. Code 1798.100 et seq.

Apart from the information you share directly with us, we may also gather your personal details from various sources:

Our partners, affiliates, and automatic data collection through our websites and emails.
Service providers who help us with different aspects of our services and may handle your information on our behalf, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Your computer or device, which may provide information about your location.
Online activity and electronic data, like your IP address, device ID, and data from cookies and similar technology when you interact with our emails or visit our websites. (For more on cookies and how we use them, please see our Cookie Policy below).

personal information you provide to them. The collection and use of your personal information for employment purposes by this third-party service provider may be subject to their privacy

HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We use the categories of personal information mentioned above for various business purposes that we provide to our customers including:

Responding to your requests, such as when you contact us via email, our website’s contact forms, or application forms.
Customizing our websites for your preferences.
Managing and maintaining our websites.
Enhancing our services.
Informing you about changes in our legal terms, business practices, or this Privacy Policy.
Following up with you after you’ve inquired with us.
If we offer account features on our websites, creating, managing, and administering your account and your preferences.
Showing you ads for products and services we believe may interest you on our websites, in emails you’ve agreed to receive, and on social media platforms.
Tailoring the website version displayed to you and indicating where you can find our products or services near your location.
Reviewing and using your personal information to meet our legal obligations, ensure security for ourselves and our employees and customers, and protect against fraud.
Sharing your contact and personal information with our affiliates and advertising partners for cross-promotional advertising and lookalike ad targeting. This may include creating advertising profiles and profiles of audiences similar to yours.

FOR U.S APPLICANTS APPLYING ON SWITCH GEAR AUTO LEADS WEBSITE:

If you’re an applicant located in the United States and have applied through the Switch Gear Auto Leads website, the FCRA Consumer Notice also applies to you. When you send us an application form for our services through our website, we may use your relevant personal information to:

Collect credit-related information for your application from appropriate sources that Switch Gear Auto Leads deems appropriate;
Obtain consumer credit reports from credit reporting agencies to manage your application.
Communicate with you through various channels, including in-person, phone, mail, email, text, or social media
Share information about your application, including personal data, with various parties like affiliates, credit reporting agencies, or wholesale lead providers. These parties may conduct independent searches using the info you provided to process your application.
Communicate with third parties to assess your credit score or reports, process your application, determine suitable vehicles or products for you, and refer your personal information to others, such as lead providers or car dealerships, who can help you with financing and purchasing a vehicle.

When you voluntarily submit an application to us, we use technology and the information you provide to create a profile that assesses your financial situation. This profile helps us provide you with our services.

HOW DO I STOP RECEIVING MARKETING EMAILS?

If you receive marketing and promotional emails from Switch Gear Auto Leads and wish to opt out, you have two options:

Click the “unsubscribe” link provided in the email.
Contact us directly at info@switchgearautoleads.com

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:

We take steps to keep your personal information safe from accidents or unlawful actions. Our security measures are meant to prevent things like unauthorized access, data loss, or changes to your information. We match our security level with the risks associated with your information.

We also have internal rules and policies to safeguard your data. These policies cover various aspects, including privacy, data security, incident response, handling requests from individuals, and managing records.

However, we can’t guarantee that your information will always be safe from theft, loss, changes, misuse, or unauthorized access. We can’t say for sure how effective our security measures are.

If you believe your personal information’s security has been compromised, please contact us at Info@switchgearautoleads.com right away. If the law requires us to inform you about a breach involving your personal information, we will do so through electronic means, in writing, or by phone, as allowed by the law.

DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We share your personal information with car dealers to help you with your purchasing journey. If you’re in the United States and applied through our website, the FCRA Consumer Notice also applies to you.

We may also share your personal information with service providers who assist us with various tasks, like technical support, security, fraud prevention, and communication. These providers include:

Credit partners who check your credit and provide credit reports.
Marketing partners who help us with advertising and promotional communications.
IT service providers for web and data hosting.
Other service providers who work with us who may engage to service you on our behalf.

We make sure these providers handle your personal information in line with privacy laws, use it as agreed upon, and keep it secure. If you want more information about these providers, including their identities, contact us at Info@switchgearautoleads.com.

We might have to share your personal information if required by law, a subpoena, warrant, or court order, or to protect our rights or others.

If we sell or transfer our business, we may also transfer your personal information to the new owner or entity. This applies to mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcy, reorganization, or asset sales. In the case of insolvency, we or our representative may sell, license, or dispose of your information as approved by the court.

Our websites may have links to other sites on the internet, including social media. These external sites are not under our control, and each has its own privacy policies and terms. Clicking on these links means leaving our website, and your information will be subject to the privacy practices of those third parties.

Apart from these disclosures, we may share your personal information with your consent in other situations.

WHERE WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:

We may keep your personal information in any location where we do business, such as Canada (including provinces outside of Quebec) or the United States. When we share your personal information with our trusted partners, they may store it in their databases in Canada, the United States, or other parts of the world. Please note that when you send us your personal information, you’re sending it to us in Canada and/or the United States, as relevant. Data protection and privacy laws in these places may not be as strict as those in your own country.

HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We will retain your information for as long as needed to provide you with our services, which may include our services through the applicable Web Site, for our valid business purposes, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, defend our legal rights, and enforce our agreements. You can request that we delete personal information about you in our possession. If you would like us to delete some or all of your personal information, or delete your account (if applicable), you can reach us directly at Info@Switchgearautoleads.com. For questions regarding your account (if applicable) on a particular Web Site, you can also contact us through the applicable contact information made available on the ‘Contact’ page on each of our Web Sites.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Different laws give you certain rights regarding your personal information, but these rights can vary depending on where you are. Generally, you have the right to:

Confirm if we collect, use, or share your personal information.
Access copies of your personal information that we have, as long as it’s still in our databases.
Request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions as per the law.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have additional rights, such as:

The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
The right to have your personal information erased in specific situations.
The right to request that your personal information be sent to another company where feasible.
The right to limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
The right to object to the processing of your personal information based on legitimate business interests.
The right to opt out of targeted advertising.
The right to withdraw your consent, although this may affect our ability to provide services.

We won’t discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. If you have questions or want to exercise these rights, contact us at Info@Switchgearautoleads.com. We’ll help you access, update, or correct your personal information.

To ensure your identity, we may ask for verification through phone or email. You may need to provide information like your name, birthdate, or application details. You can also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

For transcription, reproduction, or transmission of your personal information, we may charge a reasonable fee, as permitted by law. We’ll inform you of these charges before proceeding. If your request is denied, we’ll provide reasons and instructions for appeal.

For California residents, we describe the categories of personal information we collect and disclose for business purposes. We don’t “sell” your personal information but may “share” certain categories for behavioral advertising. You can request more details about these categories from us.

Here are the types of personal information we collect and who we may share them with:

Identifiers (This can involve your actual name, nickname, mailing address, distinct personal code, online identity, email address, account name, or comparable identification details.):

Affiliates or subsidiaries
Business partners
Data analytics providers
Internet service providers
Joint marketing partners
Operating systems and platforms
Other service providers
Payment processors and financial institutions
Professional services organizations (like auditors and law firms)
Social networks

Commercial information (This may encompass details regarding items or services acquired, received, or contemplated, as well as other records of buying or consumption patterns.):

Affiliates or subsidiaries
Business partners
Data analytics providers
Internet service providers
Joint marketing partners
Operating systems and platforms
Other service providers
Payment processors and financial institutions
Professional services organizations (like auditors and law firms)
Social networks

Internet activity and interactions (This can involve records of the websites visited, searches made, and interactions with websites, apps, or ads on the internet.):

Affiliates or subsidiaries
Business partners
Data analytics providers
Internet service providers
Joint marketing partners
Operating systems and platforms
Other service providers
Payment processors and financial institutions
Professional services organizations (like auditors and law firms)
Social networks

Professional or employment-related information:

Affiliates or subsidiaries
Other service providers
Professional services organizations (like auditors and law firms)

Inferences drawn from the above information:

Affiliates or subsidiaries
Business partners
Data analytics providers
Internet service providers
Joint marketing partners
Operating systems and platforms
Other service providers
Payment processors and financial institutions
Professional services organizations (like auditors and law firms)
Social networks

HOW DO WE SAFEGUARD CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY?

Our websites are accessible only to users of legal age in their jurisdiction, and we do not intentionally gather or retain personal information from children. If you suspect that we have collected personal information about a child, please inform us at Info@switchgearautoleads.com.

HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

S.B.B.T.B Media appreciates your input regarding this Privacy Policy. If you require additional details about this Privacy Policy or S.B.B.T.B Media’s corporate privacy policies, believe that S.B.B.T.B Media has not complied with the provisions of this Privacy Policy, or require an alternative format of this privacy policy due to a disability, you can always contact us via email at Info@Switchgearautoleads.com. Our privacy officer will respond to you promptly.