Effective Date: May 12, 2025
At 8MinAutoRepair, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.8minautorepair.com) or use our services in person or online.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with us, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Your name, phone number, email address, and any information you provide when booking an appointment or contacting us.
- Vehicle Information: Car make, model, year, and license plate when you use our services.
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, device info, and how you use our website.
- Service Requests: Notes about the work done on your vehicle or any services you requested.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Communicate with you about your vehicle or our services.
- Send reminders or follow-ups related to your repair.
- Improve our website, services, and customer support.
- Share news updates from our partner brand, 8 Min. News, only if you opt in.
We do not sell or rent your information to marketers or unrelated third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Tools
Our website uses cookies to:
- Keep track of your preferences (like saved contact forms).
- Analyze how users navigate our site.
- Improve speed and functionality.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time, though this may affect how the site works for you.
4. Sharing Your Information
We only share your information:
- With trusted partners (like payment processors or scheduling tools) to help us operate our services.
- When required by law or to protect against fraud, illegal activity, or threats to our business or users.
All partners are required to protect your information and use it only for business purposes.
5. How We Keep Your Information Safe
We protect your personal information using:
- SSL (secure socket layer) encryption on our website.
- Regular website updates and security monitoring.
- Access control so only authorized staff can view customer information.
We work hard to keep your data safe, but please be aware that no digital system is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we have about you.
- Ask for corrections to any inaccurate or outdated info.
- Request deletion of your data from our systems.
- Unsubscribe from marketing or news updates at any time.
To make any of these requests, contact us at:
📧 privacy@8minautorepair.com
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites, such as 8 Min. News or car parts retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those sites. We recommend you read their privacy policies before sharing any information.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. If changes are major, we’ll try to notify you by email or on our website.
Last Updated: May 8, 2025
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please reach out:
8MinAutoRepair
123 QuickFix Avenue
Mechanicsville, OH 44120
📧 Email: privacy@8minautorepair.com
📞 Phone: (555) 123-8808