Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

1. Introduction

DKM Automotive LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website dkm-automotive.com or contact us for business inquiries.

This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable US data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us via email at sourcing@dkm-automotive.com, we may collect:

Your name and business name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Company information (business type, location, etc.)
Any other information you choose to include in your inquiry

2.2 Technical Information

We collect minimal technical information automatically when you visit our website:

IP address (for security and server management only)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date and time of visit
Pages visited on our website

Important: We do NOT use analytics tools, tracking pixels, or third-party advertising cookies on this website.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses minimal essential cookies only:

Technical Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (session management, security)
Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie consent choice

We do NOT use:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
Advertising/tracking cookies
Third-party marketing pixels
Social media tracking

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

Business Communications: Responding to your wholesale/partnership inquiries
Service Delivery: Processing B2B orders and managing business relationships
Legal Compliance: Maintaining records as required by US and EU trade regulations
Security: Protecting our website from fraud, abuse, and security threats

We do NOT:

Sell or rent your personal data to third parties
Use your data for marketing without explicit consent
Share your information with advertisers
Track your behavior across other websites

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interest: Managing business inquiries and B2B relationships
Contractual Necessity: Performing obligations under wholesale agreements
Legal Obligation: Compliance with US export regulations and tax requirements
Consent: When explicitly provided for specific purposes

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share limited data with:

Email Service Provider: For business communications (e.g., email hosting provider)
Web Hosting Provider: For website infrastructure (servers located in the US)
Legal/Accounting Services: For compliance and tax purposes

6.2 International Transfers (US-EU)

As a Florida-based company serving European clients, we transfer data between the US and EU. We ensure adequate protection through:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data subjects
Encryption in transit and at rest
Limited data retention policies

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Business Inquiries: 2 years from last contact (unless ongoing business relationship)
Contract/Order Data: 7 years (US tax and trade compliance requirements)
Website Logs: 90 days maximum

8. Your Rights (GDPR & US Privacy Laws)

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Limit how we use your data
Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)

To exercise these rights, contact us at sourcing@dkm-automotive.com with subject line "Privacy Request".

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
Secure email communications
Access controls and authentication
Regular security updates and monitoring
Employee confidentiality obligations

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are B2B only and not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will notify existing business contacts via email.

12. Contact Information

DKM Automotive LLC
7901 4th St N, Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
United States

Email: sourcing@dkm-automotive.com
EIN: 38-4377256

13. EU Representative

For GDPR-related inquiries from the European Union, contact our data protection contact at the email above with subject line "GDPR - EU Inquiry".

14. Supervisory Authority

EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority if they believe we have violated GDPR.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above. By using our website or contacting us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.