Ride Approval

Effective Date: 2025-12-01

Ride Approval (“Ride Approval,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website or services.

By accessing our website or submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Full name

Phone number

Email address

Address and postal code

Employment and income details

Vehicle preferences

Driver’s licence status

Credit-related information (as required for financing referrals)

Technical & Usage Information

IP address

Browser type and device information

Pages visited and interactions

Cookies and tracking data

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Submit an application or form on our website

Communicate with us via phone, email, SMS, or chat

Interact with our website through cookies or analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Match you with appropriate third-party dealerships and lenders

Facilitate vehicle financing inquiries

Communicate regarding your application and next steps

Improve our website, services, and user experience

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Ride Approval does not make credit decisions or issue loans.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

Partner dealerships

Automotive lenders and finance companies

Credit bureaus (via lenders or dealers)

Service providers that support our operations (CRM, communication platforms, analytics)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and only for authorized purposes.

5. Credit Authorization

By submitting your information, you authorize Ride Approval and its partners to:

Share your information with lenders and dealerships

Request credit reports from one or more Canadian credit bureaus

Conduct soft or hard credit inquiries as required by lenders

Credit checks are performed solely by third-party lenders or dealerships, not Ride Approval.

6. Communications & Marketing Consent

By using our services, you consent to receive communications from Ride Approval and its partners via:

Phone calls

SMS/text messages

Emails

These communications may include application updates, financing opportunities, or service-related messages.
You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or replying STOP to SMS messages.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze website traffic and performance

Improve user experience

Support advertising and remarketing campaigns

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some site functionality may be affected.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services

Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against:

Unauthorized access

Loss

Misuse

Disclosure

While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we follow industry best practices to protect your data.

10. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal information

Request corrections to inaccurate information

Withdraw consent (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Ride Approval is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Ride Approval
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://apply.rideapproval.com