We collect information you provide directly: name, email, address, phone number, payment details, and vehicle information when you create an account or place an order. We automatically collect: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and referral sources via cookies and analytics. We may also receive information from credit bureaus, shipping partners, and marketing platforms to verify identity and improve our services.

We use your information to: process and fulfill orders; manage your account; send transactional emails (confirmations, shipping updates); personalize your shopping experience; send promotional emails (with your consent); prevent fraud and ensure platform security; comply with legal obligations; and analyze usage to improve our website and product offerings. We do not sell your personal information to any third parties.

We share your data with: shipping carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS) to deliver orders; payment processors to handle transactions securely; IT and marketing service providers under strict confidentiality agreements; and law enforcement when required by law. In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the successor entity. All third parties are contractually required to protect your information.

We implement 256-bit SSL encryption, secure data centers, role-based access controls, and annual security audits to protect your information. Transaction records are retained for 7 years (tax compliance requirements). Marketing preferences are retained for 3 years. You may request deletion of your account data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements, by emailing privacy@uac.com.

You may have rights to: access the personal information we hold; correct inaccurate data; request deletion; opt out of marketing communications; and data portability. California residents have additional rights under CCPA. To exercise your rights, contact privacy@uac.com or call 1-800-UAC-PRIV. We will respond within 30 days. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email.

For privacy questions, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@uac.com or write to: United Auto Components, Attn: Privacy Team, 1234 Commerce Drive, Dallas, TX 75201. We review and update this Privacy Policy annually or when significant changes occur. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website prior to taking effect.