Privacy Policy

Tim Short Ford - PRIVACY POLICY

Updated: August 8, 2025

OUR APPROACH TO PRIVACY

Tim Short Ford ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information (Personal Information or PI) when you interact with us in person, online, or through our website. By using our Sites or Services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of Personal Information:
  • Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
  • Date of birth and driver’s license information
  • Payment and financing details
  • Vehicle information (VIN, make, model, year, mileage, condition)
  • Digital information (IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, referring URLs)
  • Communication records (emails, texts, phone calls, chat transcripts)

HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

  • Forms you submit online or in person
  • Your interactions with our website, including cookies and tracking technologies
  • Phone calls, emails, and text messages
  • From third-party lead providers, business partners, and Ford Motor Company

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • To provide products, services, and financing
  • Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments or test drives
  • Process sales, service, and warranty transactions
  • Send service reminders, offers, and promotional content
  • Improve our website and overall customer experience
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

WHO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH

  • Ford Motor Company and its affiliates
  • Financing institutions and service providers
  • Third-party vendors for marketing, analytics, and communications
  • Government agencies as required by law

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties.

COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide targeted advertising. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies; however, some site features may not work properly.

YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of an email. To opt out of text communications, reply with "STOP". You can also contact us directly to update or delete your information, subject to legal retention requirements.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data, though no system is 100% secure. We will notify you as required by law if a data breach occurs that affects your PI.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Tim Short Ford
1916 Jacksboro Pike
LaFollette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-562-2251