Privacy Statement

Horizon Auto Logistics and subsidiaries.

Horizon Auto Logistics, and subsidiaries (“Horizon”, “HAL”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information across all of our global operations. We process personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. SMS/MMS Communications

When you opt in to receive SMS/MMS communications from Horizon, we may collect and process your mobile phone number and limited contact details for the sole purpose of operational, service-related, and business communications.

These communications may include updates related to operations, service notifications, logistics coordination, or other relevant business matters.

  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Your data is used strictly for legitimate business and operational needs.
  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, Horizon processes personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., logistics services and operations)
  • Legitimate business interests (e.g., operational efficiency, security, communication)
  • Legal and regulatory obligations
  • Consent, where required (e.g., SMS/MMS opt-in communications)

3. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

For Individuals in the European Economic Area (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or shared
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (Horizon does not sell personal data)
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@horizonautologistics.com

4. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal information only where there is a legitimate business purpose, including:

  • Managing logistics operations and service delivery
  • Communicating with customers, partners, and stakeholders
  • Ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
  • Improving our services, systems, and user experience

We do not use personal data for unrelated purposes without appropriate notice and legal basis.

5. Data Protection and Security

Horizon implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures are aligned with recognized frameworks such as:

  • ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems)
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Controls include access restrictions, encryption, monitoring, incident response procedures, and regular security assessments.

6. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may compromise personal information, Horizon will:

  • Promptly investigate and contain the incident
  • Assess the risk to affected individuals
  • Notify relevant supervisory authorities in accordance with applicable laws
  • Notify affected individuals without undue delay when required
  • Take corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Our incident response procedures are aligned with ISO and NIST standards to ensure timely and effective handling of security events.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global logistics company, Horizon operates across multiple jurisdictions. Personal data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data processing agreements
  • Equivalent legal mechanisms under applicable law

8. Website Data Collection

Comments:

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to support spam detection and site security.

Media

If you upload images to our website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as this data may be accessible to others.

Cookies

  • Comment cookies store your details for convenience (up to one year)
  • Temporary cookies verify browser compatibility
  • Login cookies manage authentication and preferences
  • Session cookies support website functionality

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions as if you visited those websites directly.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share information only when necessary for:

  • Operational service delivery
  • Legal or regulatory compliance
  • Security, fraud prevention, or risk management

All third-party service providers are required to process data in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and regulatory purposes.

  • Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely
  • User account data is retained until deletion is requested or no longer required

11. Contact Information

Horizon Auto Logistics

201 S Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1440
Miami, FL 33131, United States