Privacy Policy, Terms of Service & California Privacy Notice

Clutch Auto Broker Services
Effective Date: 2-11-26
Last Updated: 2-11-26

Clutch Auto Broker Services (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://clutchautobrokerservices.com (the “Website”) and provides automotive brokerage services within the State of California.

By accessing this Website or using our services, you agree to the terms set forth below.


SECTION 1 — INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Vehicle preferences

  • Trade-in information

  • General purchase or sale details

  • Messages submitted through contact forms

We do not collect Social Security numbers or full credit applications through this Website.


1.2 Automatically Collected Information

This Website is hosted via Hostinger and built using WordPress and Elementor.

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) solely to measure website traffic and performance.


SECTION 2 — HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide brokerage consultations

  • Facilitate vehicle transactions between clients and licensed dealers

  • Improve website performance

  • Maintain legal compliance

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.


SECTION 3 — SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may share personal information with:

  • Licensed automotive dealers (to fulfill your request)

  • Service providers supporting website operations

  • Hosting provider (Hostinger)

  • Analytics provider (Google Analytics)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell personal information.
We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.


SECTION 4 — COOKIES & ANALYTICS

We use cookies and analytics technologies for:

  • Website functionality

  • Performance measurement

  • Traffic analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Google Analytics data is used only for internal performance analysis.


SECTION 5 — DATA RETENTION & SECURITY

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide brokerage services

  • Maintain records

  • Comply with California law

Security measures include:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure hosting infrastructure

  • Restricted administrative access

While we implement reasonable safeguards, no internet transmission is completely secure.


SECTION 6 — CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Right to Know

Request details regarding:

  • Categories of personal information collected

  • Sources of collection

  • Business purposes

  • Categories of third parties with whom information is shared

  • Specific pieces of personal information held about you

Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing

Clutch Auto Broker Services does not sell personal information.
We do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising.

California residents may submit a privacy request at any time.

To Submit a Privacy Request:

Email: ken.guy@clutchautobroker.com
Phone: (916) 698-3060
Subject Line: “California Privacy Request”

We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.


SECTION 7 — AGE RESTRICTION

This Website and our services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.


SECTION 8 — BROKERAGE DISCLOSURE

Clutch Auto Broker Services operates as an independent automotive broker within the State of California.

Broker License Number: [Insert License Number]

We:

  • Do not own vehicle inventory

  • Are not acting as a dealership

  • Facilitate transactions between clients and licensed dealers

All final pricing, financing terms, availability, and contractual obligations are determined by the selling dealer.


SECTION 9 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, Clutch Auto Broker Services shall not be liable for:

  • Dealer pricing changes

  • Financing decisions

  • Third-party service failures

  • Indirect or consequential damages


SECTION 10 — MANDATORY ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your use of this Website or our services shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in the State of California.

You agree that:

  • Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis

  • Class actions are waived

  • You waive the right to a jury trial

Arbitration shall be administered under the rules of a recognized arbitration organization in California.

If any portion of this arbitration provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.


SECTION 11 — GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.


SECTION 12 — CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at any time. Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above.


SECTION 13 — CONTACT INFORMATION

Clutch Auto Broker Services
California, United States

Email: ken.guy@clutchautobroker.com
Phone: (916) 698-3060
Website: https://clutchautobrokerservices.com