1. Information We Collect
To process orders, verify vehicle compatibility, and arrange delivery, we collect the following types of information:
- Information You Provide Directly
Contact & Account Credentials: First and last name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address, account username, and password.
Vehicle Fitment & Specification Data: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), vehicle make, model, model year, sub-model, trim level, engine size/type, and transmission configuration submitted through our search filters or compatibility checkers.
Transaction & Billing Records: Details of parts ordered, order values, invoices, and transaction histories. (Note: Payment transactions are processed directly via secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways such as Stripe or PayPal. DriveStyle360 does not store complete credit/debit card numbers or security CVV codes).
Support Inquiries & Reviews: Inquiries regarding part specifications, installation compatibility, warranty claims, returns, or feedback submitted via web forms, live chat, or email.
- Automatically Collected Data
Device & Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, device hardware identifiers, operating system, network provider, and language settings.
Browsing & Fitment Activity: Search queries (including vehicle garage profiles saved during your session), product pages viewed, referral URLs, time spent per page, and navigation paths.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session cookies to hold items in your shopping cart, persistent cookies to remember your selected vehicle profile, and web analytics tools to monitor store traffic.
2. Aftermarket Nature & Vehicle Data Disclaimers
DriveStyle360 acts as an independent reseller of aftermarket and replacement automotive parts produced by third-party manufacturers.
Independent Operations: DriveStyle360 is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or sponsored by original equipment vehicle manufacturers (OEMs). All brand names, vehicle makes, and models referenced on our Store are used solely for fitment identification and descriptive compatibility purposes.
Use of Vehicle Data (VIN & Specs): Vehicle data you provide is used exclusively to query aftermarket catalog fitment guides, verify interchange part numbers, and minimize misordered parts. This data is not shared with original car manufacturers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for specific operational purposes:
Order Processing & Fulfillment: Verifying part fitment, routing orders to manufacturers or central distribution hubs, processing payments, and dispatching shipments.
Logistics & Supplier Coordination: Communicating necessary fulfillment data to third-party parts manufacturers, regional warehouses, and dropship partners to enable direct warehouse fulfillment.
Customer Support & Fitment Verification: Troubleshooting compatibility inquiries, processing returns, managing manufacturer defect claims, and assisting with core returns where applicable.
Personalized Part Cataloging: Remembering your “Virtual Garage” (saved vehicles) so you only see components compatible with your specific build or daily driver.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Analyzing transactions for potential fraud, unauthorized chargebacks, or illicit activities.
Direct Marketing: Delivering product updates, seasonal sales, and inventory alerts (subject to your explicit consent or applicable marketing laws; you may opt out at any time).
4. How We Disclose Your Information
DriveStyle360 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We disclose information only to third parties essential to our business operations:
Aftermarket Manufacturers & Warehouse Distributors: Because items are purchased from manufacturers or fulfilled via warehouse partners, we share recipient names, delivery addresses, phone numbers, and purchased SKUs with our suppliers solely to pick, pack, and deliver your order.
Freight & Parcel Delivery Carriers: Logistics carriers (such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, or specialized LTL freight carriers for oversized components like exhaust systems, bumpers, or wheels) to manage transport and tracking.
Payment Gateways & Fraud Detection Services: Financial intermediaries to authorize transactions and evaluate transaction security.
Catalog & Fitment Database Providers: External database engines used to resolve VINs and vehicle trims to appropriate aftermarket part numbers.
Legal Compliance & Protection: Law enforcement, regulatory bodies, or legal counsel when required to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of DriveStyle360, our customers, or the public.
5. Cookies and Session Management
Our Store uses essential, functional, and analytical cookies:
Essential Cookies: Maintain cart contents and secure checkout checkout tokens.
Functional Cookies: Retain your selected vehicle profile (e.g., “2021 BMW M3”) so you do not have to re-enter vehicle criteria on every page refresh.
Analytics Cookies: Monitor aggregated user patterns to improve catalog navigation and site speed.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so will impact functional components of the site, including vehicle filtering and the checkout sequence.
6. Data Security and Retention
Security Safeguards: We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures, including Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL) encryption, firewalled servers, and strict internal access controls to protect your data.
Data Retention: We retain your account and transaction details for as long as your account remains active, as needed to manage product warranties and returns, or as mandated by statutory tax, accounting, and commercial reporting laws.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your country or state of residence (e.g., under the GDPR in the EU/UK, or the CCPA/CPRA in California), you may have the following legal rights:
Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy of the specific pieces of information collected.
Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Deletion: Request that we erase personal data, provided it is no longer required for active order fulfillment, warranty obligations, or statutory tax compliance.
Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in any marketing message.
Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without facing denial of service, differing prices, or degraded customer service.
To exercise your rights, submit a request using the contact methods provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
The Store may feature hyperlinks to manufacturer installation manuals, warranty documentation, or automotive resources operated by independent entities. DriveStyle360 does not manage external platforms and is not responsible for their operational or privacy standards.
9. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to reflect modifications in aftermarket supplier arrangements, logistics workflows, or regulatory mandates. When revisions occur, the updated policy will be published here with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Effective Date: 12 Aug 2026
Last Updated: 25 Sep 2026