Privacy Policy

At A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our truck caps and camper shells site. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

What A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Collects When You Browse Our Truck Caps Site

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells collects information in several ways:

Information you provide directly: When you submit a contact form or subscribe to communications from A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells, we collect your name and email address.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our truck caps and camper shells site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including your device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, approximate geographic location, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral source. This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

Information from third parties: A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells participates in the Amazon Associates Program. Affiliate tracking data is collected by Amazon to attribute qualifying purchases. We also receive aggregated analytics data from Google Analytics to understand site traffic and user behavior.

How A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Uses Your Truck Caps Site Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells site
• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• Send you communications you’ve opted into, including updates about truck caps, camper shells, and LEER products
• Analyze site traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns to enhance your experience
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect against unauthorized access
• Track affiliate referrals and commissions through the Amazon Associates Program

Cookies and Tracking Technologies Used by A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our truck caps and camper shells content.

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracks site usage data, including pages visited, session duration, traffic sources, and user pathways through our truck caps product pages. This data is aggregated and anonymized to protect your privacy.

Advertising cookies: As a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells uses cookies to attribute qualifying purchases to our affiliate links. When you click a link to Amazon.com from our site, Amazon may place cookies to track your purchase activity.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells site.

How A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Shares Your Information

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the site, including web hosting companies, analytics providers, and email service platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Amazon.com: As a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells shares referral data with Amazon when you click affiliate links to purchase truck caps, camper shells, or related products.

Legal compliance: We may disclose your information to law enforcement, government authorities, or other third parties when required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You will be notified of any such change via email or prominent notice on our site.

How A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Protects Your Truck Caps Site Data

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption for data transmission, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls to limit who can view your data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You provide information to A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells at your own risk.

Your Privacy Rights When You Visit A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

All users have the right to:

• Access the personal information A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells holds about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

GDPR (European Union and European Economic Area residents):

• Right to access your personal data and obtain a copy
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability (receive your data in a structured, commonly used format)
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated

CCPA/CPRA (California residents):

• Right to know what personal information A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells collects, uses, discloses, and sells
• Right to know whether your personal information is sold or shared and to whom
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

State Privacy Laws (Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, Utah UCPA):

If you are a resident of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, you have rights substantially similar to those provided under CCPA, including rights to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and the right to opt out of targeted advertising, subject to state-specific provisions and exceptions.

How to exercise your rights: To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request by email to the address listed in the Contact section below, or use the contact form on this site. We will respond to your request within 30 to 45 days, as required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy and security.

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells and Children’s Privacy

The A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address listed below. We will promptly delete such information from our records in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Third-Party Links on the A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Site

The A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells site contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites. When you click an affiliate link to purchase truck caps, camper shells, LEER products, or related accessories, you will be directed to Amazon.com or another external site.

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. Your interactions with external sites are governed by their own terms and policies, not this Privacy Policy.

International Data Transfers from A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells operates in the United States. If you access this site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

We take steps to ensure that adequate protections are in place for such transfers, in compliance with applicable law, including the use of standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms where required. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

How Long A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Retains Your Data

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months to respond to inquiries and maintain customer service records. Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is subject to Google’s data retention policies, which we have configured to balance our business needs with your privacy rights. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with Amazon Associates Program requirements.

If you request deletion of your personal information, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal obligations or legitimate business purposes that may require continued retention.

Email Communications from A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells

If you subscribe to communications from A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells, you will receive periodic emails about truck caps, camper shells, LEER products, new content, guides, and updates related to truck bed protection and accessories.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email, or by contacting us directly using the information provided in the Contact section below. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or administrative communications related to your use of the site.

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells and Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. At this time, A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells does not respond to Do Not Track signals. We continue to collect information as described in this Privacy Policy regardless of DNT settings. This is consistent with industry-wide practices, as there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Changes to the A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells Privacy Policy

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated with reasonable notice, either through a prominent notice on the site, an email to subscribers, or other appropriate means. Your continued use of the A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells About Your Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights, ask questions about this Privacy Policy, or contact us regarding data protection matters, please reach out to A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells:

We will respond to your request within 30 to 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to ensure the security of your personal information.

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about the disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year. To make such a request, please contact A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells using the contact information provided above.

Consent

By using the A.R.E. Truck Caps & Camper Shells site, you consent to the collection, use, sharing, and protection of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of this site immediately.