Guidelines
Welcome to GM-Trucks.com, the oldest and largest Chevrolet, GMC, and General Motors Pickup/SUV/Crossover website in the world.
We are extremely glad you are joining us, but please... before you participate READ THIS.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
- We are not responsible for any messages posted. Federal law, specifically the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C.A §230, states that websites are immune from any liability for statements authored by others. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message.
- We require all posts to be positive, constructive, and on topic. We may delete individual posts that could ruin a good topic thread.
- We reserve the right to remove any topics we deem inappropriate or disruptive to our community. Please note that, from time to time, topics may be removed for being inappropriate even though your individual post in that topic may have been perfectly fine. Please do not feel this reflects badly on you.
- Having fun is good, we like fun. There are several general forums for non-GM truck related topics. Please keep it positive and polite. We do not censor opinions or ideas on our forums but we do take action against posts and/or topics that could cause unrest in the community beyond a civil and polite disagreement.
- You may not make personal attacks on other users or staff members either in public forums or private messages.
- You may not use profanity. It is unprofessional and offensive and will not be tolerated. We have word filters in place for the most vulgar terms. Circumventing those word filters will result in punitive action.
- We reserve the right to ban any member who violates our guidelines or disrupts our community. We will be fair and provide warning in most cases.
- If you have an issue concerning our services, policies, or staff, please use a personal contact method such as a private message or email to a staff member. All moderators, administrators, and support staff are highlighted in the active members list. We take serious complaints to heart and will do our best to address them.
THE RULES
- Please keep foul language to a minimum, any excessive uncalled for language will be removed and you will receive a final warning.
- There will be no racial, ethnic, gender based insults or any other personal discriminations.
- There will be no posts meant to offend or hurt any other member, in a manner which is offensive or inflammatory.
- Only Supporting Vendors, who have paid for the exclusive rights to advertise on this forum, may commercially advertise vehicles, products, and services for sale. Any commercial posting done by members who are not a Supporting Vendor will have their post deleted. We also do not allow any posts which solicit personal donations, no matter how worthy the cause.
- Absolutely NO posts including pornography, strategically covered nudity, sheer or see-through clothing, lewd or provocative poses, close-ups of breasts, buttocks, or crotches. Signatures and avatars must also stay PG-13.
- Pornography, Warez, or any other illegal transactions may NOT be linked in any shape or form.
- All posts, topics, and uploads become property of GM-Trucks.com and/or Silikhan Publishing Group, LLC. Posts may be deleted for any reasons the forum administrators deem reasonable.
- Users may not argue a moderators decision publicly. Any and all complaints directed at a moderator must first address the moderator in question via PM. If the problem can not be resolved, then the moderator and user must send their positions to the forum admin. The forum admin will make or change any and/or all final decisions.
- Pictures may be posted as long as they are not explicit or offensive. If you a starting a thread to show pictures, consider posting them in the gallery.
- Signatures may contain images, but may not be any larger than 700x200. If your signature is larger than the allotted size given, you will be requested by a moderator to resize your image. Please also keep text signatures under 5 lines. Failing to append with a moderator will result in the removal of your signature.
- Remember to post in the correct forum. Take your time to look at other topics and see where your topic should go. If your topic is placed in the wrong forum, it will be moved by a moderator.
- If a topic is recognized as being posted in the wrong forum, or if the post is a violation of our guidelines then please contact a moderator either via PM or the 'report post to moderator' feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any users who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a member's topic (which has been posted in error and requires locking or moving to another forum) will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.
- Any impersonation of a user from these forums, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.
- Linked and locked topics are pruned regularly to reduce page clutter. If you have a question about where your topic went, please PM a Moderator or Administrator before starting a new topic asking where it went, or posting a duplicate of the original topic. We will be happy to provide you with a link to the new location, or a reason why it was locked and/or removed.
- You may only have one user name on the board at any one time. If you wish to change your name, you can do so through the Change Display Name option in your user control panel. We reserve the right to merge or delete multiple accounts.
- Please avoid discussing topics related to religion and politics. However tempting it may be, these topics always get out of hand quickly and there are plenty of other websites where these topics can be discussed.
Data Deletion Policy
At GM-Trucks.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring the responsible handling of your personal data. This policy outlines how you can request the deletion of your data and how you can manage your information using the forum's built-in features. We comply with applicable privacy laws and third-party policies, including Facebook's requirements.
How to Manage or Delete Your Data
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Self-Service Options
- You can delete or edit your posts, comments, or other content directly through the forum software. Simply log in to your account, navigate to the content you wish to modify, and select the appropriate option to delete or edit. Some posts become archived and non editable after a certain period of time.
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Request Account Data Deletion
If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please submit a request via our Contact Us form. Provide the following details to help us process your request:- Your full name
- The email address associated with your forum account
- Any additional information that may assist in locating your account
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Using Facebook Login
If you signed up using Facebook, you can also request data deletion through Facebook’s settings:- Go to Settings & Privacy on Facebook.
- Navigate to Apps and Websites.
- Select GM-Trucks.com from the list and follow the prompts to request data deletion.
What Happens When You Request Data Deletion
- Upon receiving your request, we will verify your identity to ensure the request is legitimate.
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Once verified, we will:
- Delete all personal data associated with your account stored on our servers.
- Anonymize any non personal forum posts
- Deactivate and remove your account from the platform.
Processing Time
We strive to process data deletion requests within 30 days. In rare cases, processing may take longer due to technical constraints, but we will keep you informed of any delays.
Exceptions
Some data may not be deleted if it is required to:
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Resolve disputes or enforce our policies.
- Maintain records for fraud prevention and security, as permitted by law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need assistance with data management or deletion, please reach out via our Contact Us form.