Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AutoBodyShopNear.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate an online directory that helps users find auto body shops, collision centers, and dismantlers across the United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at autobodyshopnear.com (the "Site").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you submit a "Get Listed" request or contact us
• Business listing information including business names, phone numbers, addresses, and services offered
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms on the Site

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Search queries you enter when looking for auto body shops
• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage data
• Referring URLs and exit pages

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our directory of 43,000+ auto body shops
• To display relevant business listings based on your search queries and location
• To process "Get Listed" requests from businesses
• To analyze usage trends and improve the Site's functionality and user experience
• To communicate with you regarding inquiries or requests you have made
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on the Site. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, such as maintaining your search preferences
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site using tools like Google Analytics
• Performance cookies:Allow us to monitor and improve the Site's performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to improve the Site's functionality. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. These services may include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and usage reporting
• Google Maps: For displaying business locations on maps
• Hosting providers: For serving the website and storing data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Business listing information is retained for as long as the listing remains active in our directory.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt out of certain data processing
• The right to request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: