| Facts | What does Gold Coast Motors Inc (referred to herein as “Gold Coast Motors Inc”, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), do with your personal information? |
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| Why? | Companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal and state law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
| What? |
The types of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that we and/or our Partners collect and share depend on the web form or feature you utilize or the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
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| How? | All companies need to share customers’ Personal Information to run their everyday business, including responding to customer inquiries and processing Finance Applications. Personal Information may be sold, shared or transferred to Partners and Third Parties including but not limited to Financial Institutions and Customer Relationship Managers (CRMs). In the section below, we list the reasons companies can share their customer’s Personal Information; the reasons Gold Coast Motors Inc chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
| Reasons we can share your Personal Information with our Partners | Does Gold Coast Motors Inc Share? * | Can you limit this sharing? * |
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| For our everyday business purposes- Including but not limited to respond to customer inquiries, process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus |
YES | NO |
| For our marketing purposes- to offer our products and services to you |
YES | NO |
| For joint marketing with other financial companies | YES | NO |
| For our affiliates to market to you- information about your transactions and experiences |
NO | We do not share |
| For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes- information about your creditworthiness |
NO | We do not share |
| For our nonaffiliates to market to you |
NO | We do not share |
* For California and Nevada residents please see below regarding opting out of your data being shared.
| To limit our sharing |
Email us at: Please note: If you are a new customer, we can begin sharing your Personal Information [30] days from the date we sent this notice. When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. However, you can contact us at any time to limit our sharing. |
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| Google Analytics | For more information about Google Analytics and how it collects and uses data, please go to “How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps”, located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. To opt-out of Google Analytics at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. |
| California & Nevada Residents | For more information on rights and information for California and Nevada residents please see below. |
| More Questions? | Call us at: 630-305-9900 |
Who We Are
| Who is providing this notice? | This notice is being provided by Gold Coast Motors Inc and our Partners. |
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What We Do
| How does Gold Coast Motors Inc protect my Personal Information? | To protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. |
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| How does Gold Coast Motors Inc collect my Personal Information? |
The Company and our Partners may collect your Personal Information, for example, when you:
The Company and our Partners may also collect your Personal Information from other third parties, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, non-affiliates, or other companies. The Personal Information you allow the Company and our Partners to access varies by source, and it is affected by the privacy policies established by those third parties. This Privacy Policy does not cover the practices of third parties, including those that may disclose Personal Information to the Company and/or our Partners. For more information about how those third parties handle your Personal Information, please refer to their privacy policies. The Company may disclose any and all information collected from the User, including personally identifiable information, to Lookslike Inc. and divisions of Lookslike Inc. which includes eBizAutos (the "Web Host") and Motorcar.com in connection with the operation of this website. Lookslike Inc. and its divisions eBizAutos and Motorcar.com shall use, distribute, and store the information in accordance with the privacy policy. |
| Why can’t I limit all sharing? |
Federal law gives you the right to limit only:
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| California & Nevada Residents |
Request Copy of DataResidents of the State of California or Nevada may request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about the Personal Information (if any) we have disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year. Request to Delete DataYou may request that your Personal Information (if any) be deleted. If your information was already sold, shared, or transferred to a Partner or Third Party (including but not limited to a Financial Institution or Costomer Relationship Manager (CRM)), additional requests may need to be sent to those Companies as well. Do Not Sell / Opt OutIn order to submit a Web Form or Finance Application you must indicate that you "Opt In" to having your information sold, shared, or transferred. In order to "Opt Out" from having your information sold, shared, or transferred you must refrain from submitting a Web Form or Finance Application as that type of action implies that you are opting in. Personal Information is not shared unless a Web Form or Finance Application is submitted. If you are a California or Nevada resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to:
ATTN: Sales Department
eBizAutos.com is the "Web Host" for Gold Coast Motors Inc. When contacting Gold Coast Motors Inc to request a copy of or to delete your Personal Information, please also send a copy of the request to: For all requests, you must put the statement "California Privacy Rights" or "Nevada Privacy Rights" in the body and/or subject of your request as well as your full name, street address, city, state, and zip code. Lack of proper identifying information may result in us not finding a match for your Personal Information. Please note requests must be made by mail or e-mail. We are not responsible for notices that are not labeled or sent properly, or that do not have complete information or postage. |
| Children |
Gold Coast Motors Inc does not knowingly allow anyone under the age of 16 to participate in any services offered on our website which require the submission of Personal Information including but not limited to Web Forms or Financial Applications. If we learn that a user is under 16 and has submitted Personal Information to us, we will delete their Personal Information. |
Definitions
| Affiliates |
Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
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| Nonaffiliates |
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
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| Joint marketing |
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
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| Partner | Any person or entity with whom the Company enters into any kind of business transaction who is under an obligation to us to use reasonable care to keep Personal Information confidential, which may include our affiliates, nonaffiliates, and those with whom we joint market. |
Other important information regarding changes to this Privacy Policy
The Company reserves the right to change, modify or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in practices and service offerings. If the Company modifies this Privacy Policy, the Company will update the “Effective Date” and such changes will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Company’s website following such material changes requires your affirmative consent to the changes. If you do not agree to the changes, your sole remedy is to cease using the Company’s products, services, and website. It is your responsibility to periodically check and review this Privacy Policy for changes.
SMS Privacy Policy
(Gold Coast Motors Inc) ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website ("https://www.gcmchicago.com/"), or interact with us in any other manner.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
- Personal Information: When you contact us through our Website, phone, or email, we may collect personal information that you provide, including your full name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide legal services, send administrative information, and keep you informed about your case or our services.
- Marketing and Promotional Communications: With your consent, we may use your information to send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications via email, phone, or text message. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication or contacting us directly.
- Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations, including responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal requests.
Consent to Receive Text Messages
You are not required to consent to receiving text messages from Gold Coast Motors Inc. By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Gold Coast Motors Inc regarding your inquiry, our services, or related legal matters. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message your receive from us. Please note that opting out may limit our ability to communicate with you regarding your case or services.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not sell, rent, release, or transfer your SMS consent or phone number to any third party for any third party marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with our service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as marketing, customer services, or technical support. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for services they provide.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users or others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
- Opting Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us directly. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your legal services or our ongoing business relationship.
- Access and Update Information: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. To do so, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
SMS Message Communication
Text (SMS) Message Communication We may send any (Gold Coast Motors Inc) Text (SMS) Message, either directly or via a third-party agent or authorized service provider, through your communication service provider in order to deliver it to you. You agree that your communication services provider is acting as your agent in this capacity. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, this information will not be shared with any third parties. This includes affiliate or business partners the Opt in is not transferable to another party involved in their process.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Gold Coast Motors Inc
1608 N. Aurora Road Suite 112
Naperville, IL 60563
630-305-9900
sales@gcmchicago.com
Privacy Policy Disclaimer: SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party and affiliate company for marketing purposes.
DATE LAST MODIFIED: July 3, 2025
