{"id":1861,"date":"2026-07-08T02:19:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufsauto.jp\/blogs\/?page_id=1861"},"modified":"2026-08-28T19:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:01:45","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ufsauto.jp\/blogs\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UFS Auto Exports (\u201cUFS Auto,\u201d \u201cUFS,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cour,\u201d or \u201cus\u201d) respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect personal information when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit or use <strong>ufsauto.jp<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register or log in to an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a vehicle quotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an enquiry through our website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Meta, Facebook or Instagram lead form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact us through WhatsApp, telephone, email or social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase, reserve, import, export or ship a vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use any other service provided by UFS Auto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By using our website or submitting your information, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal and Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone or WhatsApp number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country, city or address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred contact method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language preference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Enquiry Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preferred vehicle make and model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Model year, grade, colour and specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget or preferred price range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase timeframe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred destination country or port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock number, chassis number or auction details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you require local stock, pre-order or direct import services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Account Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you create an account, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saved vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enquiry history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotation and order information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle tracking information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please keep your login credentials confidential and notify us if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transaction and Documentation Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you purchase or import a vehicle, we may collect information required to prepare quotations, invoices, shipment documents and customs-related documents, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Billing and consignee details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification or company information where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment confirmation and transaction references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank transfer information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import, export, shipping and customs documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery address or destination port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication and order records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not ask customers to submit passwords, PINs or online banking login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Collected Automatically<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser and device type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages viewed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links clicked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referring website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximate location based on IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookie and advertising identifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Information Collected Through Meta Lead Ads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you submit a lead form through Facebook or Instagram, Meta may provide us with the information you entered or authorised Meta to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone or WhatsApp number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle preference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase timeframe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other answers submitted through the form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this information to respond to your enquiry, provide vehicle information, confirm showroom availability, prepare a quotation and follow up regarding the advertised vehicle or similar options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your use of Facebook and Instagram is also governed by Meta\u2019s own terms and privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may use personal information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries and quotation requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend vehicles based on your requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm vehicle availability and specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare quotations, pro forma invoices and sales documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and manage customer accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process vehicle reservations and purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange inspections, documentation, shipping and logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide vehicle tracking and order updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate through telephone, WhatsApp, SMS, email or social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide after-sales and customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify transactions and prevent fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain financial, tax and business records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our website, inventory and customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure advertising and campaign performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display relevant advertisements where permitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect the rights, safety and property of customers, UFS Auto and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Marketing Communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Where permitted by law, we may contact you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle availability updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New stock announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similar vehicle recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UFS Auto service information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may withdraw your marketing consent at any time by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replying <strong>STOP<\/strong> or <strong>UNSUBSCRIBE<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using an unsubscribe link in an email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking our representative to stop contacting you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contacting us through the details listed below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Withdrawing marketing consent will not prevent us from contacting you regarding an active quotation, order, payment, shipment or customer-service matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cookies and Similar Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website may use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the website functioning correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember user preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain login sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand website traffic and usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure advertising performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent fraud and improve security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalise content and advertisements where permitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cookies may be placed by UFS Auto or approved third-party service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, the cookie consent tool on our website. Disabling essential cookies may affect certain website features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. How We Share Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may share information only when reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UFS Auto offices, branches and authorised representatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle suppliers, auction houses and dealers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspection and certification companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping lines, freight forwarders and transport providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ports, customs agents and clearing companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks, financial institutions and payment-service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website hosting, cloud-storage and IT providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email, SMS, telephone and WhatsApp communication providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising and analytics platforms, including Meta, where used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional advisers such as accountants, auditors and lawyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government departments, courts, regulators or law-enforcement authorities where legally required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not sell personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. International Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UFS Auto operates internationally and provides vehicle sourcing, import, export, shipping and logistics services across several countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your information may therefore be processed or accessed outside your country, including in countries where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A UFS Auto office or representative operates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A vehicle is purchased, inspected, stored or exported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shipping, logistics or technology provider operates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your destination port or customs-clearance service is located<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where required, we take reasonable measures to ensure that international transfers are handled with appropriate safeguards and only for legitimate business purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain customer accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete vehicle transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide shipment and after-sales support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain accounting, tax and legal records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolve complaints or disputes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead-form and enquiry information that does not result in a transaction will be reviewed periodically and deleted or anonymised when it is no longer reasonably required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We use reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unauthorised access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss or theft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alteration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accidental disclosure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Customers should avoid sending sensitive financial information through unsecured messages or unofficial accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Your Privacy Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the laws that apply to you, you may have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask whether we hold personal information about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request access to your information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion where legally permitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to or restrict certain processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt out of direct marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request information about third parties receiving your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a complaint to an applicable data-protection authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We may request information to verify your identity before processing a privacy request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some information may need to be retained where required for legal, contractual, tax, accounting, fraud-prevention or dispute-resolution purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website and vehicle services are not directed to children under the age legally permitted to enter into vehicle transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for sales or marketing purposes. A parent or legal guardian who believes that a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request its removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Third-Party Websites and Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social-media platforms, shipping providers or other external services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are not responsible for the privacy, security or content practices of external websites. Customers should review the privacy policies of those services before providing personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal or regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Material changes may also be communicated through the website or another appropriate method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UFS Auto Exports<\/strong><br>Website: <strong>ufsauto.jp<\/strong><br>Privacy email: <a href=\"mailto:info@ufsauto.com\">info@ufsauto.com<\/a><br>Contact page: <strong>ufsauto.jp\/contact-us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UFS Japan WhatsApp:<\/strong> +81 80 2982 0578<br><strong>UFS Lanka WhatsApp:<\/strong> +94 77 316 6518<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please include <strong>\u201cPrivacy Request\u201d<\/strong> in the subject line or opening message and clearly describe your request. UFS Auto\u2019s website currently lists these regional contact numbers and provides account registration, quotation and vehicle-tracking services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. 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