Privacy Policy

At AVS Bug Deflectors, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our site, browse our bug deflector collections, or interact with our content.

AVS Bug Deflectors operates as an official brand site for premium hood protection products. We showcase our Aeroskin series, Chrome deflectors, and vehicle-specific bug deflectors, and we link to Amazon.com where you can purchase our products. We participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn affiliate commissions on qualifying purchases.

What AVS Bug Deflectors Collects When You Visit Our Site

We collect information in three ways:

Information you provide directly: When you submit a contact form or subscribe to AVS Bug Deflectors communications, we collect your name and email address.

Information collected automatically: When you browse our bug deflector pages, we automatically collect technical information including your device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, approximate geographic location, pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source. This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

Information from third parties: We receive affiliate tracking data from Amazon Associates to attribute qualifying purchases, and aggregated analytics data from Google Analytics about site traffic and user behavior.

How AVS Bug Deflectors Uses Your Bug Deflector Site Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve AVS Bug Deflectors and deliver the best hood protection product information
• Respond to your inquiries about our Aeroskin, Chrome, or vehicle-specific deflector lines
• Send communications you’ve opted into regarding new bug deflector products and installation guides
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior to understand which deflector models and categories are most popular
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of our site
• Track affiliate referrals and commissions through the Amazon Associates Program

Cookies and Tracking Technologies on AVS Bug Deflectors

AVS Bug Deflectors uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance. We use:

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracks how visitors use AVS Bug Deflectors, including which bug deflector models you view, how long you stay on product pages, and where you came from. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

Advertising cookies: Amazon Associates uses cookies to track when you click our affiliate links and make qualifying purchases. This allows Amazon to attribute commissions to AVS Bug Deflectors.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your ability to access certain features of AVS Bug Deflectors.

How AVS Bug Deflectors Shares Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate AVS Bug Deflectors, including web hosting providers and analytics platforms
• Amazon.com: As part of the Amazon Associates Program, we share affiliate tracking data to process commissions on qualifying bug deflector purchases
• Law enforcement or government authorities: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Business acquirers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving AVS Bug Deflectors

AVS Bug Deflectors does not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

How AVS Bug Deflectors Protects Your Hood Protection Site Data

AVS Bug Deflectors implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use SSL encryption to secure data transmission between your browser and our servers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights When Shopping Bug Deflectors

All users of AVS Bug Deflectors have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications from AVS Bug Deflectors
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA residents): If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data and receive a copy
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) under certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format)
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California residents): If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Right to know what personal information AVS Bug Deflectors collects, uses, discloses, and sells
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or shared and to whom
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information we have collected
• Right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights

State Privacy Rights (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah): If you reside in Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), or Utah (UCPA), you have substantially similar rights to California residents, including rights to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising, subject to state-specific provisions.

How to exercise your rights: To exercise any of these privacy rights, please submit a request by email to the address listed in the Contact section below, or use the contact form on this site. We will respond to your request within 30–45 days depending on applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your personal information.

AVS Bug Deflectors and Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

AVS Bug Deflectors is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our bug deflector content, installation guides, and vehicle-specific product pages are intended for adult truck and SUV owners.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided AVS Bug Deflectors with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address below. We will promptly delete such information from our systems in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Third-Party Links on AVS Bug Deflectors

AVS Bug Deflectors contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection methods of those external sites.

When you click a link to purchase an AVS Aeroskin deflector, Chrome bug shield, or vehicle-specific hood protector on Amazon.com, you leave our site and are subject to Amazon’s privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

International Data Transfers for AVS Bug Deflectors Users

AVS Bug Deflectors operates in the United States. If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.

We take steps to ensure that adequate protections are in place for such international transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws including GDPR requirements for data transfers outside the European Economic Area.

How Long AVS Bug Deflectors Keeps Your Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months. Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data retention is governed by Google Analytics’ data retention policies, which we have configured in accordance with privacy best practices.

AVS Bug Deflectors Email Communications

If you subscribe to communications from AVS Bug Deflectors, you will receive periodic emails about new bug deflector models, installation tips, vehicle-specific product releases, and updates to our Aeroskin and Chrome deflector lines.

You may unsubscribe from AVS Bug Deflectors emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at the address below. Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not affect transactional communications related to inquiries you submit through our contact form.

Do Not Track Signals and AVS Bug Deflectors

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. At this time, AVS Bug Deflectors does not respond to Do Not Track signals or similar mechanisms.

We continue to collect information about your use of our bug deflector site as described in this Privacy Policy, regardless of any DNT settings in your browser. You can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described in the Cookies section above.

Changes to This AVS Bug Deflectors Privacy Policy

AVS Bug Deflectors may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or business operations. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page.

Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated with reasonable notice, which may include posting a prominent notice on our homepage or sending an email to subscribers. Your continued use of AVS Bug Deflectors after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact AVS Bug Deflectors About Your Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights, ask questions about this Privacy Policy, or contact us regarding how we handle your personal information, please reach out to us at:

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information we have shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the prior calendar year.

To make a request under California’s “Shine the Light” law, please contact AVS Bug Deflectors at the address listed above. Please include “California Shine the Light Request” in the subject line of your email and provide your name and California mailing address.

Consent

By using AVS Bug Deflectors, browsing our bug deflector collections, viewing our Aeroskin and Chrome product pages, or submitting information through our contact form, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our site. You may exercise your rights to access, correct, or delete your information as described above at any time.