Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
When you use Canada Auto Approval services, we collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, residential address
- Financial Information: Employment status, income details, housing situation
- Vehicle Preferences: Desired vehicle type, budget range
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Match you with appropriate lenders and dealerships
- Facilitate the auto financing application process
- Communicate with you about your application status
- Improve our services and website functionality
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
3. Information Sharing
We share your information with:
- Lenders and Dealers: To process your financing application
- Credit Bureaus: For credit checks and verification
- Service Providers: Who assist with website operations, SMS verification, and analytics
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Consent to Credit Checks
By submitting an application, you authorize Canada Auto Approval and our partner lenders to obtain your credit report and credit score from credit bureaus. This may result in a hard inquiry on your credit report.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Track conversion events for marketing purposes
You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Typically, application data is retained for 7 years.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
Canada Auto Approval
21 Toro Rd., North York, ON M3J 2A4
Phone: 1-888-208-4442
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: December 2025
