Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1/1/2020
Thank you for visiting our Hardy GMC website, including our mobile device-ready version. Hardy GMC and our affiliates (together, "Hardy GMC" or "we") strive to make our website a useful tool and a rewarding experience for our customers by tailoring the content to your personal needs and interests.
To accomplish this, we responsibly collect and utilize personally identifiable information. We respect your privacy, and this Privacy Policy documents our commitment to safeguard and treat your privacy and the personal information that we collect online with reasonable care and in strict compliance with applicable law.
This policy was implemented as of September 23, 2014 and applies to information collected on this website and those of our affiliates and covers the following areas:
- What personally identifiable information is collected by Hardy GMC or by any third party through our website.
- How Hardy GMC uses this information.
- With whom Hardy GMC may share this information.
- What choices are available to you as a user of our website with respect to collection, use and distribution of the information.
- What types of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under our control.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and information collected for us or by us through our website and through various features and online offerings on our website.
1. Information Collection and Use
Hardy GMC collects two different types of information through our website: anonymous information and personally identifiable information.
Anonymous Information
We collect and store anonymous, aggregate information such as IP addresses, browser types, search engines, internet service providers, referring pages, platform type, timestamps, and click activity from all visitors to our website.
We also use cookies and image tags to collect certain usage information from visitors. Cookies help improve your experience and allow us to analyze website activity.
Google and other third-party advertising providers may also use cookies to deliver relevant advertising and measure advertising effectiveness.
For more information regarding Google's privacy practices, visit:
Personally Identifiable Information
We collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it through forms, account registration, credit applications, surveys, contests, or other interactions with our website.
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Zip code
- Driver's license information
- Social Security number
- Financial and credit information
This information is used to respond to requests, provide services, process transactions, and communicate with prospective customers.
2. Our Use Restrictions on Your Personally Identifiable Information
Hardy GMC does not sell, rent, or share personally identifiable information with unaffiliated third parties except as necessary to provide services through trusted vendors and service providers.
We may use your information to send marketing communications regarding products and services. You may opt out of such communications as described below.
3. Third Party Information About You
We may supplement information you provide with information obtained from third parties such as credit bureaus and other reputable information providers.
4. Our Agents and Vendors
Hardy GMC may use third-party vendors and service providers to assist with marketing, credit checks, hosting, order fulfillment, service reminders, and other business functions. These parties are only permitted to use information as necessary to perform their services.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information As Required By Law or Otherwise
We may disclose personal information when required by law or when necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal obligations, or protect the safety and interests of our users and others.
6. Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Hardy GMC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
7. Security
Hardy GMC uses commercially reasonable safeguards, including encryption technologies, to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Your Consent and Notification of Changes
By using our website or submitting information to us, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If we make material changes to this policy, we will provide notice on this page for a reasonable period of time.
9. Opting Out
You may opt out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails or by otherwise contacting us.
10. Further Information About Our Privacy Policy and Practices
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and customers of our website. We may delete information when permitted by law and will comply with applicable state privacy laws.
Collection and Use of Your Information by GM
When you use this site, GM may have access to personal information you enter and information regarding your browsing activities.
If you request information about GM products, services, or offers, certain personal information may be provided to GM, including:
- Name
- Address
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Email Address
- Telephone Number
If you purchase or lease a GM vehicle from the dealership, information regarding your vehicle purchase or lease may also be shared with GM.
For more information regarding GM's privacy practices, visit: