Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/17/2025

Honda Santa Maria  ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects Your privacy and is committed to protecting it through Our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard Your personal information (including personally identifiable information or "PII") when You visit our dealerships, use Our websites or digital platforms, and otherwise engage with Our services. It also outlines Your rights regarding that information and how the law protects You.

By visiting our dealerships, engaging with our services, or using our websites, You agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If You do not agree with these terms, please do not use our websites or services. If You have any questions about this Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

● Email: privacy@tvjsons.com

● Phone: (805) 922-4600

1. Definitions and Interpretation

● Account: A unique account created for You to access or use Our services or parts of Our services.

● Affiliate: Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of shares or voting rights.

● Company: Honda Santa Maria

● Country: The United States (though Your information may be processed in other jurisdictions as described below).

● Device: Any internet-connected device such as a phone, tablet, or computer used to access Our services.

● Personal Data (Personal Information, PII): Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Examples include:

○ Name

○ Address (mailing, state, province, ZIP/postal code, city)

○ Phone number

○ Email address

○ Driver's license number

○ Social Security number (where required for financing)

○ Age or date of birth

○ Gender

○ Payment or transaction information

● Service: The Company's websites, dealership services, and other related products or services under the Company's control.

● Service Provider: Any individual or entity that processes data on behalf of the Company. Service Providers include third-party companies or individuals engaged by the Company to perform functions related to the Service (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, marketing agencies).

● Third-Party Social Media Service: Any social network or similar platform through which a user can log in or create an account to use Our services (e.g., Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).

● Usage Data (Online Activity Information): Information collected automatically when You use Our website or other digital platforms. This can include:

○ IP address

○ Browser type and version

○ Device type and unique device identifiers

○ Operating system

○ Pages visited, date and time of visits, and time spent on those pages

○ Other diagnostic and analytics data

"We," "Us," or "Our" in this Privacy Policy refers to Honda Santa Maria

"You," "Your," or "User" means the individual accessing or using the Service, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect both personal information and usage data to provide and improve Our services. The types of data We collect include:

1. Personal Identification Information (PII)

○ Name, address, phone number, email address

○ Driver's license number or other identification details

○ Social Security number (if required for financing)

○ Date of birth or age

○ Any other information necessary for vehicle purchases, leasing, financing, and servicing

2. Transaction Information

○ Vehicle purchase or lease details

○ Financing or payment arrangements

○ Service or warranty information

3. Online Activity Information (Usage Data)

○ IP addresses

○ Browser type, device type, operating system

○ Pages visited and time spent on Our websites

○ Interactions with Our online content

2.1 How We Collect Information

● Directly from You: When You provide information in person at Our dealership, fill out forms, request services, or contact Us directly.

● Automatically: When You use Our website, certain information (Usage Data) is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

● From Third-Party Services: If You choose to register or log in through a Third-Party Social Media Service (e.g., Google, Facebook), We may collect Personal Data that is already associated with Your account on that platform.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, tags, and scripts (collectively, "Cookies") to track activity on Our website and store certain information. Cookies help us analyze web traffic, remember Your preferences, and tailor Our services to You.