Last Updated: May 6, 2026
At a Glance
- What we collect: Account details, order history, and anonymous site usage data. Financing applicants also provide SSN and financial information for credit purposes.
- We never sell your data: We do not sell or share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for their own marketing use.
- Cookies — functional and analytics only: We use cookies to keep the site working and Google Analytics to understand site usage. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.
- Limited sharing, for our operations only: We share information only with service providers who support our business (hosting, payments, analytics) under strict contractual limits.
- No precise location tracking: We do not track your device location. We may see a general city or region from your IP address via analytics.
- You are in control: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.
1. Who We Are
Tireco, Inc. and its family of companies ("Tireco," "we," "us," or "our") is one of North America's largest private brand marketers and distributors of tires and tire-related products. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Gardena, California, Tireco distributes brands including Milestar, Westlake, Nankang, TracGard, FreeStar, Nanco, Forte, SenDel, and others through 32 locations across the United States.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through ShopTireco.com (the "Site") and our related online services. It does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that we do not own or control.
If you are a Tireco employee or job applicant, a separate privacy notice applies to your personal information. Please contact legal@tireco.com for more information.
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our Site. We collect information in three ways: directly from you, automatically through your use of the Site, and from third parties.
Information You Provide Directly
- Account and Contact Information. When you create a dealer account or contact us, we collect your name, company name, email address, phone number, fax number, billing address, and shipping address.
- Order and Transaction Information. When you place orders, we collect information about the products purchased, order history, and payment method details. Payment data is processed securely through our payment processor — we do not store full credit card numbers.
- Financing Information. If you apply for business financing, we collect business name, personal names associated with the business, addresses, Social Security numbers (for credit purposes), and financial account information necessary to evaluate creditworthiness.
- Communications. When you contact our customer service team by phone, email, or contact form, we retain records of that communication.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, and device information.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general navigation patterns on our Site.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data collected via Google Analytics 4 (through Google Tag Manager) to help us understand Site performance and usage trends.
For full details on our cookie use, please see our Cookie Policy.
Information from Third Parties
- Credit and References: For financing applications, we may receive information from consumer reporting agencies and the references you provide.
- Business Partners: We may receive business contact information from trade partners and affiliates in connection with our B2B operations.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Account Management. To establish, maintain, and service your dealer account.
- Order Fulfillment. To process and fulfill your orders, arrange delivery, and provide order-related communications.
- Customer Service. To respond to your inquiries, resolve issues, and provide support.
- Financing. To evaluate your creditworthiness and administer financing arrangements.
- Communications. To send you transactional messages, account notices, and product updates. Where you have opted in, we may also send promotional communications.
- Site Improvement. To analyze how our Site is used and make improvements to content, performance, and user experience using anonymized analytics data.
- Security and Fraud Prevention. To protect the integrity of our Site, detect fraudulent activity, and safeguard our customers and business.
- Legal Compliance. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, court orders, and other legal obligations.
- Business Operations. For internal record-keeping, auditing, and other legitimate business purposes.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:
- Tireco Affiliates. With other companies within the Tireco family of brands for internal business purposes.
- Service Providers. With vendors who perform services on our behalf, including IT and hosting providers, payment processors, shipping and logistics providers, analytics providers (Google Analytics), and customer service platforms. These vendors are contractually restricted to using your information only for the specific services they provide to us.
- Credit and Financing Partners. With consumer reporting agencies and other parties necessary to process financing applications, to the extent you have applied for financing.
- Product Manufacturers. If you register a product warranty, your information may be shared with the relevant product manufacturer to fulfill that warranty.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities. When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tireco, our customers, or others.
- Business Transactions. In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent. To any other party when you have authorized us to do so.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies on our Site for two purposes: to make the Site function correctly (functional cookies) and to understand how the Site is used (analytics cookies via Google Analytics 4). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.
For full details — including a complete list of cookies, their retention periods, and your opt-out options — please review our Cookie Policy.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preference Center or through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it. If you request deletion of your personal information, we will honor that request subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain records.
7. Security
We maintain physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the personal information we collect. Access to sensitive personal information — including Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and payment data — is restricted to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need.
Despite our best efforts, no security measure is foolproof. If we become aware of a data security incident that affects your personal information, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory authorities as required by law.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access. Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and how we use it.
- Right to Correct. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Delete. Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out. Opt out of certain uses of your personal information, including analytics cookies.
- Non-Discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
- Right to Appeal. If we decline your request, you may appeal our decision by contacting us.
How to Submit a Request
To exercise any of the rights above, please contact us using the methods in the Contact section below. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Opting Out of Marketing Communications
- Email: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any promotional email we send you.
- Phone or Mail: Contact us directly using the information in the Contact section below.
Opting out of promotional communications will not affect your receipt of transactional messages related to your account or orders.
9. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please review our California Privacy Notice for full details. Tireco does not sell personal information. You may submit a California privacy rights request by emailing legal@tireco.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is intended for business use and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide additional notice such as a prominent notice on our Site or an email to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Site following any posted changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: legal@tireco.com
Mail: Tireco, Inc., 500 W. 190th Street, Suite 600, Gardena, CA 90248
Phone: (310) 767-7990