01information we collect
a. Information you provide
- Contact forms (name, email, phone, dealership name, message).
- "Sell / Trade" forms (VIN, make, model, mileage, photos).
- Service-booking or test-drive requests (preferred date, vehicle of interest).
- Account credentials if you create a login.
b. Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited.
- Cookies and similar technologies, including:
- visitor_session_id (keeps you signed in; stores no personal data).
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat, plus any GA4 suffixes) to measure site traffic.
- Basic log files recording time, date, and referring URL.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, driver's-license scans, or payment-card data on this website.
02how we use your information
- Provide services – respond to inquiries, schedule test drives, process trade-in offers, or book maintenance.
- Improve the site – analyse traffic with Google Analytics to understand performance and usability.
- Communications – send updates or promotions if you choose to receive them (opt-out any time).
- Security – detect fraud or misuse and protect our systems.
03legal bases for processing
Where applicable, we rely on:
- Consent – for marketing emails or non-essential cookies.
- Contract – to provide a quote or arrange a service you request.
- Legitimate interests – site analytics, basic record-keeping.
- Legal obligations – compliance with accounting or law-enforcement requirements.
04sharing your information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share it only with:
- Service providers – web-hosting, CRM, email, analytics, or payment partners who help us operate the site.
- Authorities – when required to comply with law or legal process.
- Successors – in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business.
Service providers must keep data confidential and use it only for the services we request.
Northline Motors does not share, buy, or sell mobile opt-in consent with third parties for marketing purposes.
06data retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it.
07your rights and choices
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
08security
We use industry-standard safeguards, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular backups, to protect your information. No online method is 100% secure, but we continuously work to keep data safe.
09children's privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age.
10changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date.
11contact us
If you have questions about this Policy or your personal data, please contact:
DealerAssist Solutions Inc.
100 Augusta Ct
Palos Heights, IL 60463
United States
support@dealerassist.com
By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.