Last updated: 7/14/2025
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://uasquadcc.com.
We are an Acura enthusiast group based in North America and operate an online merchandise store powered by WooCommerce.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.
If you’re using Gravatar, an anonymized string may be sent to check your profile. Gravatar privacy policy
Media
If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract this data.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your login and display preferences
- Track products viewed and cart contents
- Track product recommendation activity
- Help process orders and optimize user experience
Cookies may persist for up to one year depending on their purpose.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email, and message content solely for customer support or service-related follow-up. This data is not shared or used for marketing unless you opt in.
Reviews
Reviews submitted to our site are publicly visible. By leaving a review, you consent to its display on the website and its potential use in our social media promotions.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Content on this site (e.g. videos, articles) may include embedded features from other websites. These behave as if you visited the external site and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
Store & Checkout
What We Collect
During checkout or account creation, we collect:
- Name, billing and shipping addresses
- Email address and phone number
- Order details and purchase history
- Optional account login info
- IP address and browser details
- Newsletter preferences
We use this information to:
- Fulfill and ship orders
- Communicate about your order
- Prevent fraud and comply with tax obligations
- Improve the shopping experience
- Send promotional emails (only with your consent)
You may choose to check out as a guest or create an account for faster checkout in the future.
Gift Cards
If you send a gift card, we collect:
- Sender/recipient names and email addresses
- Gift card message
Gift card messages are visible only to administrators. We store this data indefinitely for security and support purposes.
Analytics and Product Recommendations
We track:
- Page visits and traffic sources
- Product views and clicked recommendations
This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share information only with trusted third parties who help us operate our website and fulfill orders. This includes services for:
- Payment processing
- Order fulfillment
- Shipping label generation
- Email and newsletter management
- Website hosting and analytics
- Customer relationship management
These services receive only the minimum amount of data necessary to perform their functions. Each third party adheres to their own privacy and security standards.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
• Order and transaction records: up to 10 years (service/tax/accounting).
• Contact form messages/support requests: typically retained indefinitely for service.
• Account information: retained while your account is active (you can request deletion).
• Reviews/comments: may be retained indefinitely to help with moderation and to preserve the integrity of public discussions.
• Gift card records: retained as needed for security, fraud prevention, and support.
Spam Protection
We use automated tools to help prevent spam on our website, particularly in comment sections and contact forms. These tools may analyze information such as your IP address, browser type, and interaction behavior to determine whether a submission is legitimate. This is done solely for security purposes and is not used for marketing or profiling.
Who on Our Team Has Access
Only site administrators and store managers can access:
- Order details
- Customer info (e.g. name, email, address)
- Contact form submissions
- Gift card information
This access is limited to providing service, support, and fulfilling orders.
Your Rights
You can request:
- A copy of the personal data we store about you
- That we delete any personal data (excluding data we must retain for legal or tax reasons)
To make a request, contact us.
Additional U.S. Privacy Disclosures
We do not sell your personal information. If we ever engage in practices that are considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under applicable state privacy laws, we will provide the required opt-out method. You can contact us at any time to request access or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal/tax/security retention requirements.
Security
We use secure connections and trusted third parties to process your data. While we follow best practices, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Where Your Data is Sent
Our website and service providers may process and store information in the United States and other countries where they operate. When personal data is transferred, we rely on appropriate safeguards and contractual protections where required.
Contact Us
For questions or data requests, contact us through our Contact Us form.