Data Privacy
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Events or errors in essential systems,
for example headlamps and brakes.
WARNING: Do not connect
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System responses to driving situations,
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
for example airbag deployment and
connector. Unauthorized third parties
stability control.
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
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Environmental conditions, for example
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
temperature.
follow our service and repair instructions
Some of this data, when used in
to connect their equipment to the data
combination with other information, for
link connector.
example an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
We respect your privacy and are
be associated with a specific person.
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
Services That We Provide
was correct at the time of release, but as
technology rapidly changes, we
If you use our services, we collect and use
recommend that you visit the local Ford
data, for example account information,
website for the latest information.
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
Your vehicle has electronic control units
data through a dedicated, protected
that have data recording functionality and
connection. We only collect and use data
the ability to permanently or temporarily
to enable your use of our services to which
store data. This data could include
you have subscribed, with your consent or
information on the condition and status of
where permitted by law. For additional
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
information, see the terms and conditions
requirements, events and malfunctions.
of the services to which you have
The types of data that can be recorded are
subscribed.
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
For additional information about our
logs.
privacy policy, refer to the local Ford
website.
Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Services That Third Parties
Note: We may provide information in
Provide
response to requests from law enforcement,
We recommend that you review the terms
other government authorities and third
and conditions and data privacy
parties acting with lawful authority or
information for any services equipped with
through a legal process. Such information
your vehicle or to which you subscribe. We
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
take no responsibility for services that third
Data recorded includes, for example:
parties provide.
• Operating states of system
components, for example fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.
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Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing