AutoMap Privacy Policy
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
We collect no personal information, however in order to use our phone apps and webpages, your business IT administrator will setup your business account using your email as your user login name. During the running of the App, for security purposes, the phone number of the device running the app is used to determine which device is requesting access. Details such as the phone number are never released to other companies and will never by used to call the phone for any purpose.
The GPS location of the phone is sometimes used while running the AutoMap Locate App. When a tracker is detected, the current location of the phone is stored with the information from the tracker. This process will often be while the App is in background mode.
When do we collect information?
We store your email address as your username when your business IT administrator creates your account.
How is the phone's GPS information used?
While the AutoMap Locate App is running in the foreground and in the background, if the app detects an AutoMap Tracker, then the current GPS location of the phone is sent with the Tracker information to AutoMap servers. This information is linked to the vehicle information to which that Tracker is installed in order to pinpoint the location of the vehicle.
The GPS location of the phone is used and saved only while the phone is close to an active AutoMap Tracker. When the phone is no longer near an AutoMap Tracker, then the GPS location of the phone is no longer used. Typical detection range of an AutoMap Tracker is within 20 yards, but in unusual instances the range could extend to 200 yards. Only the strongest Tracker signal will result in saving the location of the phone and thus the location of the vehicle.
The user’s location is not stored nor given to any other company. Only the location of the trackers is stored.
How do we use your information?
Your email is only used to send you a request to create your password and as your username to login. The phone number is only used to verify the security access of the device.
How do we protect your information?
Our website is scanned for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
No transactions are used on our websites or Apps.
Do we use 'cookies'?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember your login so that you do not need to login to every webpage.
We use cookies to:
• Understand and save user's preferences for future visits.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent,
or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser
settings. Since browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu
to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If users disable cookies in their browser:
If you turn cookies off, no AutoMap websites will be available.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.
Third-party links
We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. - See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above.
You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:
• On our Privacy Policy Page
Can change your personal information:
• By emailing us
• By calling us
How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
We will never track. There is no capability to track.
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It's also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States' consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify you via email
• Within 7 business days
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that
individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data
collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle
requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users,
but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to
investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to: use it as a username and to allow you to reset your password.
To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you
can email us at
and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence, although no correspondence is likely to ever be sent
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.
AutoMap, LLC
210 N. Division
Kellogg, ID 83837
United States
Last Edited on 2021-04-05