PRIVACY POLICY (Approval Auto)

 

Privacy Policy – Approval Auto

 

Effective Date: [January 11, 2014]

 

Approval Auto (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

 

 

1. Information We Collect

 

When you use our website or submit a finance application, we may collect:

 

• Name, phone number, and email

• Address and employment details

• Financial and credit-related information

• Device and browsing data (via cookies and tracking tools)

 

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

 

• Process your vehicle financing request

• Connect you with lenders and dealerships

• Contact you regarding your application

• Improve our services and marketing

• Comply with legal requirements

 

 

3. Sharing Your Information

 

We may share your information with:

 

• Lending partners and financial institutions

• Automotive dealerships

• Service providers assisting in operations

 

We do not sell your personal information.

 

 

4. Credit Checks & Consent

 

By submitting your information, you consent to:

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• Being contacted by phone, SMS, or email

• Your information being shared with lenders for approval purposes

• The possibility of credit inquiries (soft and/or hard) as part of the approval process

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We may use the information you provide to assess your eligibility for financing options.

 

In some cases:

 

• An initial review or pre-qualification may be completed using a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect your credit score.

• To proceed with a full approval, a hard credit inquiry may be required by a lender, which can impact your credit score.

 

By submitting your application, you consent to your information being used for these purposes and shared with lenders who may perform credit checks as part of the approval process.​​

 

 

5. Cookies & Tracking

 

We use cookies and tools like Google Ads and analytics to:

 

• Track website performance

• Improve user experience

• Measure advertising effectiveness

 

 

6. Data Security

 

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

 

 

7. Your Rights

 

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

 

 

8. Contact Us

 

Email: hello@approvalauto.ca

Phone: (403) 991-1818