Privacy Policy

Website Visitors

Like most website operators, Scotty’s Body Shop may collect non-personally identifying information that web browsers and servers typically make available. This information may include:

• Browser type
• Language preference
• Referring website
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of each visitor request

We collect this information to better understand how visitors use our website and to help improve its performance, content, and user experience.

We may also collect potentially personally identifying information, such as Internet Protocol addresses. This may include IP addresses associated with logged-in users or visitors who leave comments on website content.

We only use or disclose this information under the same circumstances in which we use or disclose personally identifiable information, as described in this Privacy Policy.

Gathering of Personally Identifiable Information

Some visitors choose to interact with Scotty’s Body Shop in ways that require us to collect personally identifiable information. The type and amount of information collected depend on the nature of the interaction.

You may provide information when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Request a free estimate
• Apply for employment
• Sign up for a newsletter or website updates
• Leave a comment, where available
• Contact us by phone, email, or another method

Depending on the interaction, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Vehicle information
• Employment application information
• Message or inquiry details
• Other information you choose to provide

For example, visitors who sign up for a newsletter may be asked to provide their name and email address.

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to respond to the visitor’s request, communicate about our services, process an application, or provide the requested website feature.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

• Respond to questions and inquiries
• Provide information about our services
• Arrange estimates or appointments
• Communicate regarding vehicle repairs or services
• Review employment applications
• Send requested newsletters or website updates
• Improve customer service
• Maintain and improve the website
• Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
• Protect the security and integrity of the website

Scotty’s Body Shop does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to operate the website, provide requested services, comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, prevent fraud or misuse, or work with service providers that assist with website operations.

Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

While Scotty’s Body Shop strives to use commercially reasonable measures to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve the visitor experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on a visitor’s device. Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function properly, while others may be used for analytics or performance purposes.

Visitors may disable or manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain website features.

More information about the use of cookies may be provided in our Cookie Policy.

Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by Scotty’s Body Shop.

When you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms and conditions of every external website you visit.

Scotty’s Body Shop has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, security, products, services, or practices of third-party websites.

Aggregated Statistics

Scotty’s Body Shop may collect statistics about how visitors use the website.

We may display aggregated or anonymous statistical information publicly or provide it to third parties for website analysis, reporting, marketing, or business purposes.

Aggregated information does not directly identify individual visitors. We do not publicly disclose personally identifiable information as part of these statistics.

Service Providers

We may use third-party companies or service providers to support website hosting, form processing, analytics, security, maintenance, communications, or other website functions.

These providers may have access to limited information when necessary to perform services on our behalf. They are expected to use the information only for the purpose of providing those services and to protect it appropriately.

Privacy Policy Changes

Scotty’s Body Shop may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and at its discretion.

Although most changes are expected to be minor, visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.

Any changes will become effective when the revised Privacy Policy is posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.