Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Introduction

Look, we get it - nobody really enjoys reading privacy policies. But here's the deal: at Jade Flareborn Auto Repair, we're not just careful with your prized Ferrari or that vintage Porsche you've been restoring. We take the same level of care with your personal information.

We've been in this business long enough to know that trust isn't just about delivering killer performance tunes or flawless paint jobs. It's also about being straight-up honest with how we handle your data. So we're gonna keep this as plain-spoken as possible - no legal mumbo-jumbo unless absolutely necessary.

This policy covers what info we collect when you visit our shop, call us up, or cruise through our website. If you've got questions after reading this, just give us a shout at info@jadeflareborn.info.

Information We Collect

Alright, so here's what we typically gather when you work with us:

Personal Contact Info

When you book an appointment or request a quote, we'll need the basics - your name, phone number, email address, and sometimes your mailing address. Pretty standard stuff. We need this so we can actually, y'know, get back to you about your vehicle.

Vehicle Information

We collect details about your ride - make, model, year, VIN number, current mileage, modification history if you've got one. For our high-performance clients, we keep detailed records of every tune, every upgrade, every adjustment we make. This isn't just paperwork - it's how we track what's been done and what'll work best for your specific setup.

Payment & Billing Details

When you pay for services, we process payment information. We don't actually store your full credit card numbers on our systems though - that goes through our payment processor who's got way better security than we could ever manage in a shop environment.

Website Usage Data

Our website collects some technical stuff automatically - IP address, browser type, pages you visit, how long you hang around. It's mainly so we can figure out if the site's working properly and what folks are actually interested in.

How We Use Your Information

We're not in the business of selling data or spamming you with junk. Here's what we actually do with your info:

  • Service Delivery: Schedule appointments, perform diagnostics, complete repairs, and keep records of work done on your vehicle. This is the main event.
  • Communication: Send you updates about your vehicle's status, remind you about scheduled maintenance, answer your questions. We might also reach out if we spot something during a service that needs attention.
  • Payment Processing: Bill you for services, process payments, send receipts, handle warranty claims if needed.
  • Legal Compliance: Keep records as required by Canadian automotive regulations and business laws. Yeah, it's boring but necessary.
  • Improving Our Services: Figure out what's working and what ain't. If everyone's asking about a specific service, maybe we should highlight it more.
  • Marketing (Optional): Occasionally we'll send out info about special promotions or new services. But only if you've said it's cool. You can opt out anytime.

Who We Share Data With

We're pretty protective of your information, but there are a few situations where we gotta share it:

Parts Suppliers & Specialty Vendors

When we're sourcing specific performance parts or working on exotic restorations, we might need to share vehicle details with our trusted suppliers. They need to know what they're ordering for, right?

Insurance Companies

If you're making an insurance claim for work we've done, we'll provide necessary documentation and communicate with your insurance provider.

Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to hand over information - court order, government request, that sort of thing - we'll comply. But we're not gonna volunteer anything.

Payment Processors

Your payment info goes through secure third-party processors. They've got their own privacy policies and security measures.

What we DON'T do: We don't sell your information to marketers, data brokers, or anyone else. That's not our game.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies - and nope, not the chocolate chip kind. These are small files that help the website remember you and work properly.

Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: These keep the site functioning. Without 'em, you can't really do much on the website.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how people use the site - what pages get visited, where folks are coming from, that kind of thing.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings so you don't have to keep entering the same info every time.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just know that blocking certain cookies might make parts of the website less functional.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws (specifically PIPEDA - Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you've got some solid rights when it comes to your data:

Right to Access

You can ask to see what personal info we've got on file about you. We'll show you what we've got.

Right to Correction

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Nobody wants incorrect VIN numbers on file.

Right to Deletion

Want us to delete your data? We can do that, unless we're legally required to keep it (like for warranty or tax purposes).

Right to Opt-Out

Don't want marketing emails? No problem. Just unsubscribe or tell us to stop.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at info@jadeflareborn.info or give us a call. We'll get it sorted within a reasonable timeframe.

How We Protect Your Data

We take security seriously - probably as seriously as we take torque specs on a high-performance build. Here's what we do to keep your info safe:

  • Secure Systems: Our computer systems are password-protected and regularly updated with security patches.
  • Physical Security: Paper records are kept in locked filing cabinets. Our shop's got security systems to prevent unauthorized access after hours.
  • Limited Access: Only staff who actually need access to customer data can get to it. Not everyone needs to see everything.
  • Encrypted Transactions: Our website uses SSL encryption for any data transmission. That's the little padlock you see in your browser.
  • Regular Backups: We backup data regularly so nothing gets lost if something goes sideways with our systems.

Real Talk: No system is 100% hack-proof. We do our best with industry-standard security measures, but if there's ever a breach, we'll let you know right away and tell you what happened and what we're doing about it.

Questions About Privacy?

If you've got concerns or questions about how we handle your personal information, we're here to talk. Seriously - don't hesitate to reach out.

Get In Touch

Phone: (604) 555-8742

Email: info@jadeflareborn.info

Address: 1847 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1V4, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Nope, we don't. Your dyno results, custom tune specs, and performance modifications stay between us and you. The only exception would be if there's a safety recall or warranty issue where the manufacturer specifically needs the info - and we'd let you know first.

We typically keep service records for at least 7 years - that's what Canadian business regulations require for accounting and liability purposes. For high-value restorations or major performance builds, we might keep detailed records longer since they're often important for the vehicle's history and resale value. But if you want your records deleted after the legal minimum period, just ask.

Absolutely. Just send us a request and we'll compile everything we've got - contact info, service history, payment records, the works. We'll usually get it to you within a couple weeks, depending on how extensive your history is with us. There's no charge for this.

No worries at all. We always ask permission before posting any photos of customer vehicles on our website or social media. Some folks love the exposure, others prefer to keep things low-key. We get it - especially with rare or high-value exotics. Just let us know your preference and we'll respect it 100%.

Nah, we're not tracking your specific location. The website might collect your general IP address location (like "Vancouver area") through analytics to understand where our customers are coming from, but we're not monitoring your movements or anything creepy like that. We're a car shop, not a surveillance operation.

Hopefully that won't happen anytime soon, but if it did, we'd handle your data responsibly. Service records would likely be transferred to another reputable shop (with your permission) or securely archived according to legal requirements. Personal contact information would be deleted unless needed for ongoing warranty or legal obligations. We wouldn't just dump everything in a dumpster - that'd be both illegal and just plain wrong.