Privacy Policy
Cylinder Motors ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit cylinderautosales.com, contact us via WhatsApp, or visit our dealership at 5826 Funston St, Hollywood, FL 33023.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Credit application: name, phone, email, date of birth, address, Social Security number when voluntarily provided, driver license/ID/passport number, housing information, employer and occupation, exact income amounts, credit estimate, vehicle of interest, desired down/monthly payment, signature, and an optional identity-document image.
- Trade-in evaluation: vehicle year, make, model, mileage, condition, current ownership status.
- Communications: WhatsApp messages, phone calls, email correspondence, in-person visits.
Full credit-application contents and identity-document images are stored in a private encrypted vault. Our general CRM receives only contact details, a secure application reference, and a limited commercial summary; it does not receive the complete application or document link.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, time on site.
- Cookies and tracking pixels: Meta (Facebook) Pixel, Google Analytics (if installed), WhatsApp click tracking. These help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Conversions API: we may send hashed (one-way encrypted) versions of your email, phone, and IP to Meta server-to-server to measure ad effectiveness while protecting your raw data.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Process your pre-approval and shop your application across our network of lenders.
- Communicate with you about vehicle availability, financing options, and document requirements via WhatsApp, phone, or email.
- Schedule test drives, vehicle delivery, and follow-up.
- Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to motor vehicle sales and consumer financing.
- Improve our website, marketing, and customer service.
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Lenders
When you submit a financing application and authorize us to process it, we may share the information you provided with one or more financing partners selected for your request. Each financing partner has its own privacy policy. We share application data only to the extent necessary to evaluate or obtain the auto financing you requested—not for unrelated data resale or third-party marketing.
3.2 Service Providers
We share information with vendors that help us operate the business: CRM software, payment processors, hosting providers, analytics platforms, advertising platforms (Meta/Facebook), and insurance providers, where applicable. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your data.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
3.4 We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation. We do share information with advertising platforms (such as Meta) for the purpose of measuring ad performance and showing you relevant ads, which may be considered "sharing" under certain state laws (see Section 6 — Your Rights).
3.5 SMS / Text Messaging
When you provide your phone number and consent on our forms, you agree to receive informational and marketing text messages (SMS) from Cylinder Auto Sales about your inquiry, vehicle options, and appointments, including messages sent via automated technology. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message frequency varies and message & data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP, and reply HELP for assistance.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties. Information shared with service providers (such as our messaging and CRM vendors) is solely to operate the messaging service on our behalf.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations (including auto sales record-keeping requirements under Florida law), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Pre-approval data is typically retained for 7 years.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards (HTTPS encryption in transit, access controls, encrypted databases) to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
6.1 Florida Residents
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal record-keeping obligations).
- Opt out of marketing communications (reply STOP to any WhatsApp message, or email us).
6.2 Other Jurisdictions
Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with privacy laws have additional rights including data portability and the right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.
6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
Email ruedalibremiami@gmail.com with the subject "Privacy Request" or call (561) 938-0294.
7. Cookies and Advertising
We use cookies and tracking pixels (including Meta Pixel) to measure website performance and show you relevant ads. You can disable cookies in your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via the Digital Advertising Alliance or Meta Ad Preferences.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted at this URL with the "Last updated" date. Material changes will also be communicated via the website.
10. Contact Us
Cylinder Motors (operated by CARCOR SERVICES LLC)
Showroom: 5826 Funston St, Hollywood, FL 33023
Mailing address: 810 7th St, Apt 204, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone / WhatsApp: (561) 938-0294
Email: ruedalibremiami@gmail.com