Privacy Policy for Gas Stop Website and Loyalty App
Your Privacy Matters: Our Commitment to Safeguarding Your Information
Welcome to our Gas Stop website and loyalty application. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and loyalty app (“Services”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services. The information we may collect includes:
a. Personal Information
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Date of birth
• Loyalty program membership details
• Vehicle information (if applicable)
b. Transaction Information
• Purchase history at our stations
• Loyalty points earned or redeemed
• Payment methods and partial payment card details (such as last four digits)
• Receipt information
c. Technical and Usage Data
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Access times and dates
• Pages and features accessed
• App usage data
• Site and app performance diagnostics
d. Location Data
If you allow location access, we may collect your GPS location or approximate location to:
• Show nearby stations
• Provide location-based offers
• Personalize services
e. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Enhance user experience
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website and app usage
• Enable features such as “Remember Me” or auto-login
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Operate and maintain our website and loyalty app
• Register and manage your account
• Process transactions and track loyalty rewards
• Communicate with you about your account, promotions, and service updates
• Personalize your experience and offers
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or other prohibited activities
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our products, services, and marketing efforts
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:
• Service providers and partners (for payment processing, analytics, communication, etc.)
• Affiliates and subsidiaries (for loyalty program management and customer support)
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
• Successors in the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
Your security is important to us. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Retention of Your Information
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
• 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 data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Withdraw Consent: Where consent is required, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for individuals 16 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that data.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Services from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred, processed, and stored in another country. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website and app may contain links to other websites, apps, or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website/app or sending you an email notification. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this document.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
• Email: [email protected]
• We are committed to working with you to obtain a fair resolution of any complaint or concern about privacy.
12. Consent
By using our website and loyalty app, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for trusting Gas Stop Stores with your information. Your privacy is our priority, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your trust.