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Honda's policy reserves the right to terminate services at any time for any reason (cancellation-renewal-1) and cannot guarantee the timeliness or response of emergency services (gotchas-1). The company and its service providers may record your communications, and you are responsible for obtaining third-party consent if their communications might be recorded (data-use-1, data-use-2). There is a risk of third parties accessing "On-Board Data" if they have physical access to the vehicle (risk-flags-1).
Additionally, your data may be shared with third parties in situations that could qualify as a sale under privacy laws (data-use-3), and the company disclaims liability for damages incurred from using third-party services (risk-flags-4). The company collects a broad range of "Covered Information," including sensitive data like precise geolocation, driver behavior, and login credentials, which can be used for various business operations (data-use-5, data-use-4). The company also notes it cannot guarantee data security and that data stored in foreign countries might be more easily accessed by governments (risk-flags-2, risk-flags-3). Finally, failure to update contact or ownership information could result in continued sharing of your information or missed communications, for which the company disclaims responsibility (risk-flags-5).
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Risk Flags
Critical issues or red flags that users should be aware of, which may include significant privacy intrusions, data security warnings, or limitations on user rights.
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Third parties with physical access to the vehicle may be able to retrieve On-Board Data
Third parties such as service technicians, a person to whom you sell the vehicle, valets, or temporary operators of the vehicle may be able to retrieve sensitive On-Board Data.
Why it matters: Third parties who have physical access to the vehicle may retrieve sensitive data, including diagnostic information and programmed navigation destinations, exposing personal information if not properly managed before selling or transferring the vehicle.
Third parties with physical access to the vehicle may be able to retrieve On-Board Data. This may include service technicians, a person to whom you sell the vehicle, valets, or temporary operators of the vehicle.
No data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be secure, even with commercially reasonable safeguards.
Why it matters: Your data may be at risk because the company cannot guarantee the security of data transmission or storage, regardless of the safeguards in place.
Even with these safeguards, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be secure. As a result, you provide or authorize us to collect Covered Information at your own risk.
Security, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Data can be demanded by foreign governments
Covered Information may be stored or processed in foreign countries where applicable laws may allow the government to more easily demand access to your Covered Information.
Why it matters: Your data could be accessed by foreign governments more easily due to varying laws in countries where data may be stored or processed.
We may store or process Covered Information in the United States and in foreign countries. In some countries, applicable laws may allow the government to more easily demand access to your Covered Information.
International Data Processing, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Service provider disclaims liability for damages
The company states it is not responsible for any damages incurred from using third-party services.
Why it matters: You assume all risks and liabilities for any damages resulting from your use of third-party services supported by the vehicle, as the company disclaims responsibility.
We do not control these services and you use them at your own risk. We are not liable to you for any damages you incur from using these services.
Failure to update contact or ownership information may lead to continued sharing or missed communications
If you do not notify the company of changes to your contact information or vehicle ownership, they may continue to send information to the address currently on file or about your account to the vehicle (and new owner). The company is not responsible for any damages suffered as a result of such failure.
Why it matters: Failure to notify the company of changes to contact information or vehicle ownership means information may be sent to outdated addresses or new owners, and you are responsible for any resulting damages.
You must promptly contact us when you have new contact information or have sold or transferred your vehicle. If you do not notify us of these changes, we may continue to send information about the vehicle to the address currently on file or information about your account to the vehicle (and new owner). We are not responsible for any damages you may suffer as a result of your failure to promptly inform us of changes to your contact information or vehicle ownership.
Changing or Updating your Covered Information and Other Privacy Rights, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
How the company collects, processes, and shares your data, including types of data collected, purposes, and third-party disclosures. It also highlights any data minimization practices or data retention policies.
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Monitoring and recording of communications
The company and its service providers may monitor and record communications through various in-vehicle technologies, smart devices, telephone calls, text messages, email, chat, or other means.
Why it matters: Your communications with the company through in-vehicle systems, smart devices, and other channels may be monitored and recorded, potentially without your direct knowledge in all circumstances.
You agree that we and our service providers may monitor and record any communications you have with us through in-vehicle technologies, smart devices, smart device applications, telephone calls, text messages, email, chat, or other means.
Recording and Monitoring of Communications, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Mandatory consent for third-party recording if you communicate through a method that records third party
If you communicate with the company using a method that may result in the recording of a third party, such as a vehicle occupant, you must obtain that third party’s consent prior to communicating with the company.
Why it matters: You are required to obtain consent from any third parties who might be recorded during your communications with the company, placing the burden of consent on you.
If you communicate with us using a method that may result in the recording of a third party, such as a vehicle occupant, you will obtain that third party’s consent prior to communicating with us.
Recording and Monitoring of Communications, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Disclosure of covered information to third parties may qualify as a sale
The company may disclose Covered Information to third parties in limited situations that may qualify as a sale under certain privacy laws. Relevant third parties include corporate affiliates, dealers, companies with integrated products, clean energy program operators, and General Motors.
Why it matters: Your Covered Information may be shared with various third parties, potentially constituting a "sale" under certain privacy laws, which could lead to your data being used for purposes beyond the direct service provision.
We may disclose Covered Information to third parties in limited situations that may qualify as a sale under certain privacy laws. Relevant third parties include corporate affiliates, Honda and Acura dealers, companies such as Sirius XM that have products or services integrated within our vehicles, operators of clean energy programs, and General Motors.
Sale of Covered Information to Third Parties, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Use of precise geolocation data for business operations and other purposes
Precise geolocation data is used for business operations including research, development, and data analytics, as well as for warranty repair services, and clean energy or similar programs.
Why it matters: Your precise location data can be used for internal business operations, warranty support, and participation in energy programs, potentially broadening the scope of its use beyond direct service provision.
; * In connection with clean energy or similar programs ; and * Any other purpose with your consent or activation of vehicle functions or Connected Vehicle Technologies and Services that utilize precise geolocation data.
The company collects various types of "Covered Information," including identifiers (name, login, contact info), audio/visual information (call recordings, in-vehicle images/recordings), commercial information (VIN, vehicle valuation), vehicle operation/performance information (use of services, status, driver behavior such as speed, acceleration, braking, steering angle), and precise/non-precise geolocation data.
Why it matters: A wide range of your personal, vehicle, and behavioral data, including sensitive categories like precise geolocation and login credentials, is collected, potentially offering an extensive profile of your vehicle use and personal habits.
This Vehicle Data Privacy Notice supplements our general [Privacy Notice](https://www.honda.com/privacy/privacy-notice) by explaining how we collect, use, and disclose “Covered Information.” Covered Information includes:
Details regarding how subscriptions or services can be canceled, terms of renewal, and any associated fees or conditions. It also covers the implications of cancellation on data access or service availability.
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Services may be terminated at any time or for any reason
Honda reserves the right to terminate Honda Assist Services at any time or for any reason.
Why it matters: The company may terminate your services at any time for any reason, potentially leading to an abrupt loss of service without recourse.
Honda reserves the right to terminate Honda Assist Services at any time or for any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in or obsolescence of technology integral to the service or changes in governmental regulation.
Potentially overlooked or subtle clauses that could lead to unexpected outcomes for users, such as automatic renewals, hidden fees, complex opt-out processes, or limitations on liability.
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Disclaimer of guarantee for responder timeliness for Honda Assist Services
Neither Honda nor its service provider can assure you, or make any guarantees, about the manner or timeliness of their response or whether third party responders will respond to your incident in a timely manner or at all for Honda Assist Services.
Why it matters: There is no guarantee that emergency responders or roadside assistance will respond in a timely manner, or at all, to incidents detected by Honda Assist Services, potentially delaying critical aid.
You understand that neither Honda nor its service provider can assure you, or make any guarantees, about the manner or timeliness of their response or whether third party responders will respond to your incident in a timely manner or at all.
Disclosure of customer information to third parties by wireless carrier for Honda Assist Services
If you use Honda Assist Services, it may require your wireless carrier to disclose your customer information, including location information, to Honda and its service provider, their subcontractors, or other third parties.
Why it matters: Using Honda Assist Services means your wireless carrier may be required to share your customer information, including location data, with Honda, its service providers, and other third parties, which could broaden the reach of your personal data.
If you use the Honda Assist Services, it may require your wireless carrier to disclose your customer information, including location information, to Honda and its service provider, their subcontractors engaged in providing the Honda Assist Services, or other third parties.
Unilateral changes to Privacy Notice without explicit notice
This Vehicle Data Privacy Notice is subject to change at any time, without notice or obligation to you. You accept the changes by continuing to use the Connected Vehicle Technologies and Services.
Why it matters: The Privacy Notice can change at any time without direct notification to you, and your continued use of services constitutes acceptance of these changes, making it imperative to regularly check for updates.
This Vehicle Data Privacy Notice is subject to change at any time, without notice or obligation to you. We encourage you to review it frequently for any revisions or amendments. You accept the changes by continuing to use the Connected Vehicle Technologies and Services.
Changes and Updates, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
Protections
User-favorable clauses that protect privacy, offer control over data, or guarantee certain rights. These may include commitments to data minimization, strong security practices, clear data deletion processes, or robust user consent mechanisms.
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User control over data sharing
You can control the collection of certain types of Covered Information through opt-in/opt-out settings for diagnostic, location, trip log, communications data, and most vehicle or vehicle systems' data.
Why it helps: Users have control over specific data sharing, allowing them to choose which diagnostic, location, trip log, and communication data categories are sent to the company, enhancing their privacy choices.
* Opt-in/Opt-out * You may opt-in or opt-out of sending your vehicle’s diagnostic, location, and trip log information to us * You may opt-in or opt-out of sending communications data to us when you pair your connected smart device * You may opt-in or opt-out of sending most vehicle or vehicle systems’ data to us (see note below)
Temporary retention of in-vehicle images and video recordings
The company captures in-vehicle images and video recordings only when you activate these features, making them available for a brief time before deletion.
Why it helps: In-vehicle images and videos are only captured upon user activation and are deleted after a brief period, ensuring that these potentially sensitive recordings are not permanently stored without explicit user intent.
We capture in-vehicle images and video recordings only when you activate these features using Connected Vehicle Technologies and Services. We make these images and recordings available to you for a brief time and then delete them.
Recording and Monitoring of Communications, paragraph 3 · Citation strength: strong
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Commitment not to knowingly reidentify anonymized data
The company states it will not knowingly attempt to reidentify the people originally associated with anonymized data.
Why it helps: The company commits to not reidentifying individuals from anonymized data, which helps protect user privacy by ensuring that data stripped of personal identifiers remains disassociated from individuals.
We will not knowingly attempt to reidentify the people originally associated with anonymized data.