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Ford's policy indicates that vehicle location data can be collected to repossess a vehicle in instances of delinquency (risk_flags-1). Furthermore, dealers operate as separate legal entities, meaning their privacy practices are not Ford's responsibility (data_use-1). Vehicle location data may also be collected for legal compliance or safety reasons (data_use-2), and data recorded on the vehicle, including driver-facing camera images, can be obtained through physical access under specific conditions (data_use-3). Additionally, using Ford products implies agreement to their Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions (risk_flags-2).
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Vehicle repossession for delinquency
Ford may collect vehicle location data to repossess a vehicle in the event of a delinquency.
Why it matters: Your vehicle's location can be collected without your consent in situations of delinquency, which could lead to your vehicle being repossessed.
In limited situations, we may collect **Vehicle Location**, regardless of location settings. We do this to protect and defend our rights or property (including repossessing a vehicle in the event of a delinquency)
By using Ford products that display, link to, or refer to this Notice, users acknowledge the disclosures and obligations in this Notice and agree to Ford's Terms and Conditions.
Why it matters: Using Ford products signifies agreement to this Privacy Notice and the Terms and Conditions, which means you are bound by all privacy disclosures and obligations set forth in those documents.
By using Products that display, link to, or refer to this Notice, you acknowledge the disclosures and obligations in this Notice and agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://www.ford.com/help/terms/#terms).
**Ford Motor Company US Privacy Notice**, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use & Sharing
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Dealer privacy practices are separate
Dealers are separate legal entities from Ford and have their own privacy practices, and Ford is not responsible for dealers’ compliance with law.
Why it matters: Information shared with a dealer is subject to their privacy practices, which Ford does not control or take responsibility for, potentially leading to different privacy protections than those offered by Ford directly.
Please be aware, however, that dealers are separate legal entities from Ford and have their own privacy practices. You should contact your dealer directly if you have questions about their privacy practices. Although we encourage dealers to fully satisfy their legal obligations (including those relating to privacy), Ford is not responsible for dealers’ compliance with law.
Location data collection for legal compliance or safety
Ford may collect vehicle location data in limited situations to comply with applicable law, respond to legal process, or in exigent circumstances to prevent loss of life or serious injury, or protect personal safety.
Why it matters: Your vehicle's location can be collected without your consent for legal compliance or safety reasons, which means your location data might be accessed in situations beyond what you might expect.
In limited situations, we may collect **Vehicle Location**, regardless of location settings. We do this to protect and defend our rights or property (including repossessing a vehicle in the event of a delinquency) or to comply with applicable law, to respond to valid legal process (including from law enforcement or other government agencies), or, in the event of exigent circumstances, to help prevent the loss of life or serious injury or help protect the personal safety of Ford personnel, users of our vehicles, websites, or apps, our visitors, or the public.
Ford may collect or obtain data recorded on the vehicle through physical access, including a driver-facing camera image, in limited situations with proper consent or legal authority, such as a safety investigation.
Why it matters: Data from your vehicle, including images from a driver-facing camera, can be collected through physical access to the vehicle under certain conditions, meaning your vehicle's recorded data might be accessed by Ford.
Ford may also, in limited situations, and with proper consent or legal or regulatory authority such as a safety investigation, collect or obtain data that has been recorded on the vehicle through physical access to the vehicle. This may include data generated or captured by the vehicle and may include a driver-facing camera image.