Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Effective date: April 2026
 
Ford Style Shield (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Company”) operates the website 【https://darkorchid-deer-413388.hostingersite.com】 (the “Site” or “Service”). We are a U.S.-based auto parts retailer located in Chino, California, specializing in aftermarket accessories and replacement parts for Ford vehicles.
 
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site, place an order, or use our services. It also outlines your privacy rights, including the exclusive rights for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
 
By accessing or using our Site and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.
 
 

1. Information We Collect

 
We only collect personal information that is necessary to operate our business, fulfill your orders, and comply with U.S. legal requirements. We collect two types of information: data you provide directly to us, and data collected automatically when you use our Site.
 

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

 
We collect the following information when you voluntarily interact with our services:
 
  • Order & Payment Information: Your full name, shipping address, billing address, email address, phone number, and payment details (including credit card information or PayPal account data) when you place an order through our Site.
  • Account Information: If you create a user account on our Site, we collect your username, email address, password, and full order history.
  • Customer Support Information: Any details you provide when you contact us via email, phone, or contact forms, including order questions, return requests, product inquiries, or feedback.
 

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

 
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect limited, non-identifiable data to improve your experience and protect our services:
 
  • Device & Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, pages viewed on our Site, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data related to your use of the Site.
  • Fraud Prevention Data: We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our Site from automated spam, card-testing fraud, and malicious attacks. This service may collect device and behavior data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • Cookies & Tracking Tools: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to maintain your shopping cart, remember your login status, and analyze Site traffic. For full details, see our Cookie Policy section below.
 
 

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

 
We use your personal information exclusively for legitimate business purposes, in compliance with U.S. federal and California state laws:
 
  • To process, fulfill, and ship your orders, including sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery notifications.
  • To process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions, chargebacks, and unauthorized access to our services.
  • To create and manage your user account, and provide access to your order history and account settings.
  • To respond to your customer support inquiries, process returns and refunds, and resolve any issues with your order.
  • To improve our Site, product selection, and customer experience, including analyzing browsing and purchase behavior.
  • To send you critical service updates, such as changes to our policies, order status alerts, or product safety notifications.
  • To comply with legal obligations, including U.S. tax, accounting, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • To protect the security and integrity of our Site, including preventing fraud, hacking, and other illegal activity.
 
We will never use your personal information for marketing or promotional purposes without your explicit written consent.
 
 

3. Who We Share Your Information With

 
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes, in full compliance with the CCPA. We only share your personal information with trusted, vetted third parties, and only to the extent necessary to provide our services:
 
  • Payment Processors: We share your payment information with PayPal and our credit card processing partners to complete your order transactions. All payment partners are PCI DSS compliant and have their own privacy policies governing your data.
  • Shipping & Logistics Providers: We share your full name, shipping address, and contact information with U.S. shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) to deliver your orders.
  • Fraud Prevention Providers: We share limited device and usage data with Google reCAPTCHA to protect our Site from fraud and automated attacks.
  • Legal & Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your information if required by U.S. federal or state law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our legal rights, property, or safety.
  • Service Providers: We may share your data with our hosting and IT service providers, under strict confidentiality agreements, to maintain and operate our Site.
 
 

4. Your Privacy Rights

 

4.1 Rights for All Users

 
All users of our Site have the right to:
 
  • Access the full personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations that require us to retain certain data.
  • Opt out of non-essential data collection and tracking.
  • Withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information at any time.
 

4.2 California Resident Rights (CCPA Compliance)

 
If you are a resident of California, you have the following additional rights under the CCPA:
 
  • Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell about you.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information that we have collected from you, subject to limited legal exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If we begin selling personal data in the future, you will have the right to opt out of the sale of your data.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. This means we will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices, or provide a lower level of service for exercising your privacy rights.
 

4.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

 
To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to all valid requests within 45 days, as required by the CCPA. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request to protect your personal information from unauthorized access.
 
 

5. Data Retention Policy

 
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and to comply with U.S. legal requirements:
 
  • Order & Account Data: We retain your order and account information for 24 months after your last order or account activity, to process returns, provide customer support, and comply with tax and legal requirements.
  • Unpaid/Pending Orders: We retain data for incomplete or unpaid orders for 7 days, after which it is automatically deleted.
  • Cancelled/Refunded Orders: We retain data for cancelled or refunded orders for 6 months after the transaction is completed.
  • Customer Support Inquiries: We retain correspondence for 12 months after your last contact with us.
  • Legal Obligations: We will retain your information for longer periods if required by U.S. federal or state law, court order, or ongoing legal proceedings.
 
 

6. Data Security

 
We take the security of your personal information seriously, and use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:
 
  • All data transmitted to and from our Site is encrypted via industry-standard HTTPS/SSL technology.
  • All payment processing is handled by PCI DSS compliant providers, and we never store full credit card details on our servers.
  • Access to personal information is restricted to only authorized staff who need it to perform their job duties.
  • We conduct regular security scans and updates to our Site and hosting environment to protect against vulnerabilities.
 
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
 
 

7. Cookie Policy

 
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and operate core Site functions. We use the following types of cookies:
 
  • Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of our Site, including remembering your shopping cart items, user login status, and security settings. These cookies cannot be disabled, as they are necessary for the Site to function.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site, including which pages are visited most often, to improve Site performance and user experience.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience on our Site.
 
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect some features of our Site.
 
 

8. Third-Party Links

 
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including payment providers, shipping carriers, and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
 
 

9. Children’s Privacy

 
Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete that information promptly.
 
 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or service updates. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page, with a revised “Last updated” date at the top of the policy.
 
Your continued use of our Site after the updated policy takes effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
 
 

11. Contact Us

 
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
 
  • Email: 【yalun1025@gmail.com】
  • Mailing Address: 13725 Pipeline Ave, Chino, CA 91710, United States