Privacy Policy

What A.R.E. Truck Toppers Collects When You Visit Our Truck Cap Site

When you visit A.R.E. Truck Toppers, we collect information to help us operate the site, improve your experience, and fulfill our obligations as an Amazon Associate.

Information You Provide Directly:

• Your name and email address when you submit our contact form or subscribe to communications about truck caps and toppers

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device type, browser, and operating system
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation paths
• Referral source (how you found A.R.E. Truck Toppers)

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools as described below.

Information from Third Parties:

• Affiliate tracking data from Amazon Associates to attribute qualifying truck cap purchases
• Analytics data from Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our truck topper content

How A.R.E. Truck Toppers Uses Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the A.R.E. Truck Toppers site
• Respond to your inquiries about truck caps, replacement parts, and product specifications
• Send you communications you’ve opted into regarding truck topper updates and new product launches
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our truck cap content and guides
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Track affiliate referrals when you purchase truck caps through our Amazon links

Cookies and Tracking Technologies A.R.E. Truck Toppers Uses

A.R.E. Truck Toppers uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and support our operations as an Amazon Associate.

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

Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks how you use our truck cap site, including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content.

Advertising Cookies: Amazon Associates uses cookies to attribute qualifying truck cap purchases to our affiliate links. These cookies track your journey from A.R.E. Truck Toppers to Amazon.com.

You can manage cookies 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 your ability to use certain features of the site.

How A.R.E. Truck Toppers Shares Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who help us operate the site, including web hosting, email delivery, and analytics services. 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, we share tracking data with Amazon to attribute truck cap purchases made through our affiliate links.

Law Enforcement and Government Authorities: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

A.R.E. Truck Toppers does not sell personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security at A.R.E. Truck Toppers

A.R.E. Truck Toppers implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments and updates to our systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our site at your own risk.

Your Privacy Rights When Using A.R.E. Truck Toppers

Rights for All Users:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications from A.R.E. Truck Toppers
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents):

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information A.R.E. Truck Toppers holds about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents):

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business or commercial purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
• Right to Know About Sales and Disclosures: Know whether your personal information has been sold or disclosed and to whom
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. A.R.E. Truck Toppers does not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but affiliate tracking may be considered “sharing” under CPRA
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (A.R.E. Truck Toppers does not typically collect sensitive personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights

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

If you reside in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, you have rights substantially similar to those provided under CCPA/CPRA, including:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Obtain a copy of your personal information in a portable format
• Opt out of targeted advertising

These rights are subject to state-specific provisions and exceptions.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of the rights described above, submit a request by email to the address listed in the Contact section below, or use the contact form on the A.R.E. Truck Toppers site. Please include your name, email address, and a description of your request.

We will respond to your request within 30–45 days, depending on applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. For California residents, you may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf by providing written authorization.

Children’s Privacy and A.R.E. Truck Toppers

The A.R.E. Truck Toppers 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 using the information in the Contact section below. We will promptly investigate and delete any such information in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Third-Party Links on A.R.E. Truck Toppers

The A.R.E. Truck Toppers site contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience to purchase truck caps, replacement parts, and related accessories.

A.R.E. Truck Toppers is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

International Data Transfers from A.R.E. Truck Toppers

A.R.E. Truck Toppers 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.

By using the A.R.E. Truck Toppers site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. 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 where required.

Data Retention at A.R.E. Truck Toppers

A.R.E. Truck Toppers 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: Retained for up to 12 months to respond to inquiries and maintain records of customer communications
• Email Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Governed by Google Analytics’ data retention policies (typically 26 months by default)
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with Amazon Associates Program requirements

When personal information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention schedule and applicable legal requirements.

Email Communications from A.R.E. Truck Toppers

If you subscribe to communications from A.R.E. Truck Toppers, you will receive periodic emails about truck cap content, product updates, new topper models, and guides related to truck bed protection and storage solutions.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email
• Contacting us directly using the information in the Contact section below

Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your inquiries or account.

Do Not Track Signals and A.R.E. Truck Toppers

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites and online services. At this time, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

A.R.E. Truck Toppers does not currently respond to DNT signals. We continue to collect information as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools.

Changes to the A.R.E. Truck Toppers Privacy Policy

A.R.E. Truck Toppers may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page.

If we make material changes to how we collect, use, or share your personal information, we will provide reasonable notice through the site or by email (if you have provided your email address). Continued use of the A.R.E. Truck Toppers site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact A.R.E. Truck Toppers About Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights, ask questions about this Privacy Policy, or submit a privacy-related request, contact us at:

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. A.R.E. Truck Toppers does not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

To make a request under the Shine the Light law, contact us at the address provided in the Contact section above.

Consent to A.R.E. Truck Toppers Privacy Policy

By using the A.R.E. Truck Toppers site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.