Privacy Policy

C&C Cars Inc.
7550 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: 727-547-4400

Effective Date: October 31, 2026

1. Consumer Privacy Statement

C&C Cars Inc. ("C&C Cars," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of our customers and website visitors. We recognize the importance of protecting personal information provided to us when shopping for a vehicle, applying for financing, requesting a trade-in appraisal, scheduling an appointment, or communicating with our dealership.

This Privacy Policy explains the categories of information we may collect, how that information may be used, when it may be disclosed, and the measures we take to safeguard it.

This policy applies to information collected through our website, online forms, telephone communications, electronic communications, and in-person interactions with our dealership, subject to any additional privacy notices or disclosures applicable to particular financial products or services.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with C&C Cars, we may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Identification and Contact Information

• First and last name.
• Mailing and residential addresses.
• Telephone numbers and email addresses.
• Date of birth, when required for a transaction.
• Driver's license and other identification information.
• Social Security number, when required for an authorized financial transaction.

Employment and Financial Information

• Employment status and employment history.
• Employer contact information.
• Income and income verification documents.
• Banking or payment information when needed for an authorized transaction.
• Credit history and credit-related information when lawfully obtained.
• Payment history, account balances, and financing information.
• References and other information provided in connection with an application.

Vehicle and Transaction Information

• Vehicle preferences and shopping inquiries.
• Vehicle identification numbers (VINs).
• Vehicle year, make, model, trim, and mileage.
• Trade-in and vehicle appraisal information.
• Vehicle condition and ownership information.
• Purchase, financing, service, and payment records.
• Insurance information relevant to a vehicle transaction.

Website and Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through our website infrastructure or authorized service providers. This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser type and device information.
• Operating system and approximate geographic location.
• Pages viewed and website navigation activity.
• Referral sources and interactions with website features.
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.

3. Where We Obtain Information

C&C Cars may obtain personal information from several sources, including:

• Information you provide directly through dealership forms, applications, telephone calls, emails, text messages, or in-person visits.
• Information obtained during vehicle purchases, financing transactions, payments, or service interactions.
• Consumer reporting agencies when a report is obtained for a permissible purpose under applicable law.
• Financial institutions, payment processors, insurance providers, and other organizations involved in an authorized transaction.
• Vehicle history, title, registration, and appraisal-related sources.
• Website technology providers and other service providers supporting our operations.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information for legitimate dealership and business purposes, including:

• Responding to vehicle inquiries and customer requests.
• Assisting customers with vehicle selection and purchases.
• Reviewing financing and pre-qualification requests.
• Evaluating credit applications and financing eligibility.
• Administering Buy Here Pay Here financing accounts.
• Processing payments and maintaining transaction records.
• Reviewing trade-in and vehicle purchase requests.
• Scheduling appointments and communicating with customers.
• Providing customer support and vehicle-related services.
• Maintaining and improving website functionality.
• Preventing fraud and protecting account security.
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
• Sending promotional communications when permitted by applicable law and your communication preferences.

5. Financing Applications and Credit Information

C&C Cars offers in-house Buy Here Pay Here financing. Customers who request financing may be asked to provide additional financial, employment, identification, and income information to assist with evaluating their applications.

When permitted by law and supported by an appropriate authorization or other permissible purpose, we may obtain consumer reports or other information necessary to evaluate financing requests, verify information, administer accounts, or conduct related financial activities.

Submitting a general website inquiry or vehicle valuation request does not, by itself, constitute authorization for a consumer credit report.

Information collected in connection with financing or other financial services may also be governed by additional disclosures provided under applicable federal or state financial privacy laws.

6. Vehicle Trade-In and Appraisal Requests

When you submit a Value My Trade or Sell Us Your Car request, we may collect information about your vehicle, its condition, ownership status, mileage, and other details needed to evaluate your inquiry.

We use this information to review potential trade-in or vehicle purchase opportunities, communicate with you about your request, and determine whether additional information or a physical inspection is necessary.

Submitting a vehicle valuation request does not obligate you to sell or trade your vehicle and does not guarantee that C&C Cars will make an offer.

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

C&C Cars does not sell or rent customer personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to conduct dealership operations, fulfill customer requests, provide authorized services, or comply with applicable law.

Depending on the circumstances, recipients may include:

• Companies under common ownership or control, where applicable and permitted by law.
• Website hosting, customer relationship management, and technology service providers.
• Payment processors and financial service providers involved in authorized transactions.
• Consumer reporting agencies and verification providers when legally permitted.
• Insurance providers and vehicle-related service providers when relevant to a transaction.
• Government agencies, regulators, courts, and law enforcement when disclosure is required or permitted by law.
• Professional advisers and parties involved in lawful business transactions.

We may also disclose information with your direction or consent. Certain disclosures may be required to complete a transaction or satisfy legal obligations, while other types of sharing may be subject to applicable privacy choices or opt-out rights.

8. Consumer Privacy Choices and Opt-Out Requests

Depending on the information involved and applicable law, you may have the ability to limit certain uses or disclosures of your personal information.

If you wish to inquire about available privacy choices, including restrictions on eligible marketing-related information sharing, please contact C&C Cars at 727-547-4400 or submit a written request to:

C&C Cars Inc.
Attn: Privacy Request
7550 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL 33781

We will review and process applicable privacy requests in accordance with governing law. Some disclosures may continue when necessary to administer accounts, process transactions, prevent fraud, or meet legal requirements.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics technologies, and similar tools to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, improve user experience, and evaluate website performance.

Cookies are small data files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. Depending on the technologies implemented, cookies may support essential website functions, remember preferences, measure traffic, or assist with advertising attribution.

You may be able to manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

10. Telephone, Email, and Text Communications

When you provide contact information to C&C Cars, we may use that information to respond to your inquiries, communicate about appointments, discuss financing applications, provide transaction-related updates, or contact you regarding dealership services.

Promotional telephone calls or text messages will be sent only as permitted by applicable law and any required consent or authorization.

If you receive text messages from C&C Cars, you may be able to opt out by replying STOP to the sending number, where supported. You may also contact our dealership directly to request changes to your communication preferences.

Message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchasing a vehicle or obtaining financing.

11. Information Security

C&C Cars maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

Access to sensitive customer information is restricted to authorized personnel and service providers who require that information to perform legitimate business functions.

Although we take reasonable measures to protect information, no website, electronic communication system, or method of data storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

If a security incident involving personal information occurs, we will investigate and provide notifications when required by applicable law.

12. Information Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain business records, administer customer relationships, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the category of information, the nature of the transaction, and applicable recordkeeping requirements.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or incorporate services provided by outside technology companies.

These third parties may operate under their own privacy policies and information-handling practices. We encourage visitors to review the privacy notices of external websites and services before providing personal information.

14. Children's Privacy

Our website and dealership services are intended for individuals seeking automotive products and services and are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to address the information in accordance with applicable law.

15. Florida and Federal Privacy Requirements

C&C Cars operates in Pinellas Park, Florida, and handles personal information in accordance with applicable federal and Florida laws.

Depending on the information and transaction involved, relevant requirements may include the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, applicable Federal Trade Commission regulations, and Florida laws concerning personal information and data security.

Where applicable law provides additional protections or consumer rights, those requirements will govern.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

C&C Cars may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, website technologies, services, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date when appropriate. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact C&C Cars

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the handling of your personal information, or available privacy choices, please contact our dealership.

C&C Cars Inc.
7550 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: 727-547-4400

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