Privacy Policy

Vector Auto Exports LLC (DBA VectorCart)
Effective Date: Nov 10, 2025 Last Updated: Nov 10, 2025

Introduction

Vector Auto Exports LLC, doing business as VectorCart (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.vector-cart.com] (the “Site”) and use our services, including our affiliate program.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account
  • Make a purchase
  • Apply for our affiliate program
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact customer service
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Communicate with us

This may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Payment information (credit card numbers, billing information)
  • Account credentials (username and password)
  • Vehicle information (make, model, year for parts fitment)
  • Affiliate program information (tax ID, business information, payment details)
  • Communication preferences
  • Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions:

Device and Usage Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Click-stream data
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See Section 9 (Cookie Policy) for more details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Payment processors (transaction data)
  • Shipping carriers (delivery status)
  • Social media platforms (if you link accounts)
  • Marketing partners and affiliate networks
  • Data analytics providers
  • Fraud prevention services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery
  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Manage your account
  • Provide customer service and support
  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates
  • Process affiliate program applications and payments
  • Track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions
2.2 Communication
  • Send administrative information (policy updates, security alerts)
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Deliver newsletters and promotional offers
  • Notify affiliates of program updates and opportunities
2.3 Business Operations
  • Improve and optimize our Site and services
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Conduct research and development
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Enforce our Terms of Use
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
2.4 Marketing and Personalization
  • Personalize your experience
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Conduct targeted marketing campaigns
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Manage affiliate relationships and performance

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Shipping and logistics companies
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Affiliate program management platforms
  • Customer support tools
  • Marketing automation platforms
3.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Respond to government requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities
3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

3.5 Affiliates and Business Partners
  • We share necessary information with our affiliate partners to track referrals and calculate commissions
  • Affiliates receive commission statements showing their referral performance
  • We do not share customer payment information with affiliates

4. International Data Transfers

We are based in Texas, United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Other legally valid transfer mechanisms

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

Retention Periods:

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active, plus 7 years after closure for legal compliance
  • Transaction Records: 7 years from transaction date (IRS requirements)
  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Affiliate Program Data: 7 years after relationship ends (tax and contractual requirements)
  • Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
6.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@vector-cart.com

We will respond to requests within 45 days.

6.3 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Legal Basis for Processing:

  • Performance of a contract (order fulfillment)
  • Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, marketing)
  • Consent (where applicable)
  • Legal obligations (tax, accounting)
6.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please:

  • Email: info@vector-cart.com
  • Mail: Vector Auto Exports LLC, [8911 Square View Lane, Tomball, TX 77375, United States (US)]
  • Subject Line: “Privacy Rights Request”

Include your full name, email address, and specific request. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information:

Security Measures:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data
  • Secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant processors)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, please note:

  • No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure
  • No electronic storage system is completely secure
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Social media platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Shipping carrier tracking pages
  • Affiliate partner sites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Cookie Policy

9.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us provide a better user experience and analyze Site usage.

9.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

  • Required for Site functionality
  • Enable account login and shopping cart
  • Cannot be disabled

Performance Cookies:

  • Collect anonymous usage data
  • Help us improve Site performance
  • Examples: Google Analytics

Functional Cookies:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Provide personalized features
  • Language and location settings

Marketing Cookies:

  • Track your browsing activity
  • Deliver targeted advertisements
  • Measure campaign effectiveness
  • Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads

Affiliate Tracking Cookies:

  • Track referral sources
  • Calculate affiliate commissions
  • Duration: 90 days (or as specified in affiliate terms)
9.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
  • Opt-Out Tools: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool
  • Cookie Consent Banner: Adjust preferences on our Site

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-Party Cookie Opt-Outs:

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@vector-cart.com. We will promptly delete such information from our records.

11. Email Marketing and Communications

11.1 Marketing Emails

We may send you marketing communications if you:

  • Opt-in to receive them
  • Make a purchase (we may send related product suggestions)
  • Join our affiliate program

You can opt-out at any time by:

  • Clicking “Unsubscribe” in any marketing email
  • Adjusting your account communication preferences
  • Emailing info@vector-cart.com.com with subject “Unsubscribe”
11.2 Transactional Emails

We will continue to send essential transactional emails even if you opt-out of marketing:

  • Order confirmations
  • Shipping notifications
  • Account security alerts
  • Affiliate commission statements
  • Legal notices

12. Affiliate Program Privacy

12.1 Affiliate Information Collection

When you join our affiliate program, we collect:

  • Business information (company name, tax ID)
  • Payment details (bank account, PayPal)
  • Performance data (clicks, conversions, commissions earned)
  • Marketing materials usage
12.2 Affiliate Information Use

We use affiliate information to:

  • Process commission payments
  • Track referral performance
  • Provide performance reports
  • Detect fraudulent activity
  • Improve the affiliate program
12.3 Affiliate Responsibilities

As an affiliate, you agree to:

  • Comply with applicable privacy laws
  • Not misrepresent VectorCart or our products
  • Use tracking links properly
  • Protect customer information you may encounter

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals or mechanisms.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • New features or services

When we make changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date
  • Material changes will be prominently posted on the Site
  • We may send email notifications for significant changes
  • Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Vector Auto Exports LLC (DBA VectorCart)
Email: info@vector-cart.com
For Privacy-Specific Inquiries: Subject Line: “Privacy Policy Inquiry”
Response Time: We will respond to inquiries within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

16. State-Specific Privacy Rights

16.1 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale of certain covered information. We do not sell covered information as defined by Nevada law. However, you may still submit an opt-out request to info@vector-cart.com.

16.2 Virginia Residents (VCDPA)

Virginia residents have rights similar to CCPA, including rights to access, deletion, and opt-out of certain processing activities.

16.3 Colorado Residents (CPA)

Colorado residents have the right to opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal information.

To exercise state-specific rights, contact info@vector-cart.com with “State Privacy Rights” in the subject line.

Legal Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to comply with applicable privacy laws, we recommend consulting with a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements.

Acknowledgment: By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Document Version: 1.0 Prepared for: Vector Auto Exports LLC (DBA VectorCart) Business Type: Texas Limited Liability Company Industry: Ecommerce – Auto Parts & Vehicles

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: This Privacy Policy should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before publication to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and international laws. This document is a template and may require modifications based on your specific business practices and legal requirements.