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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Automotive Inspections of Central Florida (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.auto-inspections.com (the “Site”) and provides pre-purchase and related vehicle inspection services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit the Site, contact us, request services, or otherwise interact with us.

By using the Site or our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, mailing/physical address.
  • Service-related details: vehicle information (make, model, year, VIN, location, condition notes), inspection requests, preferred dates/times, special instructions.
  • Communications: content of emails, phone calls, messages, or form submissions.
  • Payment information (if processed through us or our processors; we typically do not store full payment card details).

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent, and general location (e.g., city/region derived from IP).
  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (see Cookies section below).

Vehicle and Inspection-Related Information

During inspections we may collect or generate technical data, photos, diagnostic codes, condition notes, and reports related to the vehicle. This is typically provided to the requesting customer and treated as service-related information.We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information beyond what is needed for services (e.g., we do not seek Social Security numbers, precise geolocation beyond service needs, or biometric data).

2. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from you via contact forms, email (e.g., blaine@auto-inspections.com), phone ((386) 320-3023), or other communications.
  • Automatically via the Site (cookies, server logs, analytics tools).
  • From third parties (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, or public sources if relevant to verification).
  • During performance of inspection services.

3. How We Use Information

We use information for purposes including:

  • Providing, scheduling, performing, and delivering inspection services and reports.
  • Communicating with you about requests, appointments, results, or support.
  • Processing payments and managing transactions.
  • Improving the Site, services, and user experience.
  • Analyzing usage and trends.
  • Detecting/preventing fraud, security issues, or abuse.
  • Complying with legal obligations.
  • Sending service-related notices (and marketing communications where permitted, with opt-out options).
  • Other purposes disclosed at the time of collection or with your consent.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:

  • Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist us (e.g., hosting, email, analytics, payment processing, scheduling tools) under contractual obligations to protect the data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or asset transfer.
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
  • With your consent or at your direction (e.g., sharing an inspection report with a third party you designate).
  • Aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data, remember preferences, and analyze Site performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. We may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics or similar); review their privacy policies for details.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., inspection records may be kept longer for business or legal reasons).

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of certain processing or marketing.
  • Restriction or objection to processing (where applicable).
  • Data portability.
  • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent).

For California residents (and certain other U.S. states with comprehensive privacy laws): You may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA or similar laws, including the right to know categories of information collected/shared, to delete, to correct, and to non-discrimination for exercising rights. We do not “sell” or “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under CCPA in the ordinary course of our business, but you may still submit requests.

To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We will verify requests as required by law and respond within applicable timeframes. You may designate an authorized agent in some cases.

Marketing opt-out: Follow unsubscribe links in emails or contact us.
Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site and services are not directed to children under 13 (or higher age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it. Contact us if you believe a child has provided information.

10. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. (or other locations where our service providers operate), which may have different data protection laws. By using the Site you consent to such transfers.If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, additional GDPR/UK GDPR rights and lawful bases may apply (e.g., contract performance, legitimate interests, consent, legal obligation). Contact us for details.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use after posting constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Material changes may be notified via the Site or email where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Automotive Inspections of Central Florida
Email: blaine@auto-inspections.com
Phone: (386) 320-3023