Privacy Policy for TireMap

Last updated: 7/1/2025

TireMap ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our tire finder service.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Location data (to find nearby tire shops)
- Search queries (tire sizes, vehicle information)
- Contact information (if you contact us for support)
- Device information (browser type, IP address)

We automatically collect certain information:
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
- Device and browser information
- Location data (with your permission)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:
- Provide tire finder services and show nearby shops
- Improve our service and user experience
- Respond to your questions and provide customer support
- Send you updates about our service (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Ensure the security and integrity of our service

3. INFORMATION SHARING

We may share your information with:
- Local tire shops and dealers (to facilitate tire purchases)
- Service providers who help us operate our platform
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. LOCATION DATA

We collect location data to:
- Show you nearby tire shops and dealers
- Provide accurate distance and availability information
- Improve our local search results

You can disable location sharing in your browser settings, but this may limit the functionality of our service.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our service
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure the security of our platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Search history and location data are typically retained for up to 2 years.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure hosting and data storage

8. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Disable location tracking

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our service may contain links to third-party websites and services:
- Local tire shop websites
- Payment processors
- Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. 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 and updating the "last updated" date.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@tiremap.com
Address: TireMap Privacy Team

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Rhode Island, United States.

By using TireMap, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.