Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2026

Your Privacy Matters

At Fallon Ford-Toyota and Fallon Auto Mall ("the Dealerships," "we," "our," or "us"), earning your trust extends beyond helping you find the right vehicle. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and being transparent about how it is collected, used, stored, and shared.

Whether you're shopping for a vehicle, scheduling service, applying for financing, ordering parts, browsing inventory, or simply visiting our websites, we want you to understand what information we collect and why.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Fallon Ford-Toyota
  • Fallon Auto Mall
  • Our websites
  • Mobile-friendly websites
  • Online service scheduling
  • Vehicle inquiry forms
  • Trade appraisal tools
  • Finance applications
  • Text messaging programs
  • Email communications
  • Digital advertising
  • Any online services operated by or on behalf of our dealerships

This Privacy Policy explains our website privacy practices. If you apply for financing or lease a vehicle through us, you may also receive a separate Financial Privacy Notice as required by applicable federal law. That notice governs the handling of nonpublic personal financial information collected during financing and leasing transactions.


Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information directly from you, automatically through our websites, and from trusted third-party sources.

Information You Provide

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

  • Request pricing
  • Contact our dealership
  • Schedule service
  • Request parts
  • Join our mailing list
  • Value your trade
  • Apply for financing
  • Reserve or purchase a vehicle
  • Apply for employment
  • Participate in promotions
  • Submit reviews
  • Communicate through chat, email, phone, or text

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Driver's license information (when required)
  • Date of birth
  • Vehicle ownership information
  • VIN
  • Trade-in information
  • Employment information
  • Financial information submitted through secure credit applications
  • Payment information (processed securely by payment providers)
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically

When visiting our websites we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Internet service provider
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Search activity
  • Referring websites or sources
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Date and time of website visits
  • Website performance information

We may combine this information with other data to improve website performance, troubleshoot technical issues, understand customer interests, and enhance your overall experience.


Information We Receive From Other Sources

To better serve our customers, we may receive information from:

  • Vehicle manufacturers
  • Finance companies and lenders
  • Credit bureaus
  • Identity verification providers
  • Vehicle history providers
  • Trade valuation providers
  • Warranty administrators
  • Automotive shopping websites
  • Advertising partners
  • Government agencies when legally permitted
  • Motor vehicle departments
  • Other vendors that support dealership operations

We only use information obtained from these sources in accordance with applicable law.


How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Schedule appointments
  • Process purchases
  • Arrange financing
  • Evaluate trade-ins
  • Complete title and registration work
  • Provide warranty assistance
  • Perform vehicle servicing
  • Send recall notifications
  • Improve customer service
  • Improve our websites
  • Prevent fraud
  • Protect website security
  • Meet manufacturer requirements
  • Comply with legal obligations

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information for reporting, analytics, and business improvement purposes.


Cookies & Online Technologies

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use our websites.

These technologies may include:

  • Cookies
  • Pixels
  • Web beacons
  • Local storage
  • Analytics tools
  • Advertising technologies

These tools help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze traffic
  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Personalize website content
  • Display relevant advertisements

Our websites may use services provided by companies such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, and other website technology providers.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.


Marketing Communications

If you choose to receive communications from us, we may contact you regarding:

  • Vehicle specials
  • Service reminders
  • Recall notifications
  • Appointment confirmations
  • Promotions
  • Events
  • Customer satisfaction follow-up

You may opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link contained within each email.


SMS Communications

When you separately choose to receive text messages from Fallon Ford-Toyota or Fallon Auto Mall, we may send text messages regarding:

  • Appointment reminders
  • Vehicle availability
  • Service updates
  • Order notifications
  • Recall information
  • Dealership announcements
  • Promotional offers (only where you have provided the required marketing consent)

Providing marketing consent is never required to purchase or lease a vehicle, obtain financing, or receive dealership services.

Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to unsubscribe.
Reply HELP for assistance.

Your consent applies only to the dealership identified when your consent was obtained.


How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation.

Certain website analytics, advertising technologies, or online marketing services may disclose identifiers or online activity to technology providers. Depending on applicable law, some of these disclosures may be considered "sharing" or "targeted advertising."

Service Providers

Companies that assist us in operating our business, including:

  • Website hosting
  • CRM providers
  • Payment processors
  • Marketing vendors
  • Technology providers
  • Cybersecurity providers
  • Appointment scheduling systems
  • Text messaging providers

Independent Business Partners

When necessary, information may also be shared with:

  • Vehicle manufacturers
  • Finance companies
  • Banks
  • Credit bureaus
  • Insurance providers
  • Warranty administrators
  • Government agencies
  • Law enforcement
  • Title agencies

These organizations may process information under their own privacy policies.


Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Complete transactions
  • Maintain customer relationships
  • Meet manufacturer requirements
  • Satisfy legal obligations
  • Maintain accounting records
  • Detect fraud
  • Resolve disputes
  • Protect legal rights

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, destroy, or de-identify it.


Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we work to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


Children's Privacy

Our websites are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without legally required consent.


California Privacy Rights

If California privacy laws apply to our dealership and your personal information, California residents may have rights that include:

  • Accessing personal information
  • Correcting inaccurate information
  • Requesting deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Requesting information regarding categories of personal information collected
  • Opting out of applicable sales or sharing
  • Limiting certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • Not being discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

We will verify requests before responding and may request additional information to protect your privacy.

Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of California residents where permitted by law.


Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents may have the right to request that certain covered information not be sold under Nevada law.

Requests may be submitted using the contact methods listed below.


Privacy Requests

To submit a privacy request, please contact us and provide:

  • Your name
  • Contact information
  • Which dealership you worked with
  • A description of your request

For your protection, we may request additional information necessary to verify your identity before processing your request.

Please do not send Social Security numbers, driver's license images, credit reports, passwords, or payment card information through unsecured email.

Certain requests may be denied or limited when permitted by law, including situations where information must be retained to complete a transaction, comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or establish legal claims.


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 technology.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. The Effective Date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before making material changes.


Contact Us

Fallon Ford-Toyota
1351 W. Williams Avenue
Fallon, Nevada 89406
Phone: (775) 423-2171
Fallon Auto Mall
2525 Reno Highway
Fallon, Nevada 89406
Phone: (775) 423-3163

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the contact form on our websites or by mail at the appropriate dealership address above.