Privacy Policy
At SearchTires, accessible from searchtires.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information. For any inquiries, please contact us through our contact form.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to information shared and/or collected on searchtires.com. It does not apply to information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
The personal information we ask you to provide, and the reasons we ask for it, will be made clear at the point of collection. If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message.
When you use our tire search tool, we collect your ZIP code or location data (with your permission) to show you nearby tire prices. We do not require account registration to use SearchTires.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website and tire search service
- Improve, personalize, and expand our website
- Understand and analyze how visitors use our site
- Develop new features and functionality
- Communicate with you directly or through our partners
- Detect and prevent fraud
Log Files
SearchTires follows standard practice of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit our website. Information collected includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information and is used for site analytics and administration.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like most websites, SearchTires uses cookies to store information such as visitor preferences and pages visited. This helps us optimize your experience by customizing content based on your browser and preferences. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly without them.
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party vendors including Google, which may use cookies (such as DART cookies) to serve relevant content to our visitors. You may opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms.
Our site may include links to retailer websites (such as Discount Tire, Tire Rack, etc.). Their privacy policies govern any information you provide directly to them.
CCPA Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the personal data we have collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
To exercise these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right to access — Request copies of your personal data
- Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions
- Right to restrict processing — Request restriction of how we process your data
- Right to object — Object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to data portability — Request transfer of your data to another organization or to you directly
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
SearchTires does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact form.