Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
At Walmart Gas Prices, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information when you create an account or contact us
- Email address for communications and notifications
- Location data when you search for nearby gas stations (with your consent)
- User-generated content such as price reports and station reviews
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device characteristics
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website and search terms used
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide and maintain our gas price information services
- User Experience: To personalize content and improve website functionality
- Communication: To respond to inquiries and send important updates
- Data Analysis: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.