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Privacy Policy

Preserving Automotive Legends, One Chronicle at a Time

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Introduction

Hey there, glad you're taking the time to read this. Look, we get it - privacy policies can be pretty dry stuff. But at Emberveil Chronicle Auto Repair, we're serious about protecting your personal info. We've been restoring classic cars since day one, and we handle your data with the same care we'd give a '67 Mustang's original paint job.

This policy explains what information we collect when you work with us, why we need it, and what we do with it. We're based in Toronto, Ontario, and we follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, if you're into the legal stuff). Bottom line: we're not gonna sell your info or do anything sketchy with it.

Information We Collect

When you reach out to us or drop off your vintage ride, we'll need some basic stuff like:

  • Your name (pretty obvious, right?)
  • Phone number and email - so we can let you know when your baby's ready
  • Mailing address - mostly for invoicing and if we need to send parts
  • Payment info - we use secure processors, don't worry

Nothing crazy here, just the essentials to do business properly.

Since we're working on your classic, we'll keep records about:

  • Make, model, year, VIN - the basics
  • Service history with us (helps us track what we've done)
  • Photos of your vehicle - before, during, and after work
  • Parts and materials we've used
  • Any special requests or customizations you've asked for

We keep detailed records 'cause classic cars need that attention to detail. Plus, it helps us remember what we did if you come back years later.

When you browse our site, we collect some technical stuff automatically:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages you visit and time spent
  • How you found us (search engine, referral, etc.)
  • Device info - just to make sure the site works properly

This helps us figure out what's working and what needs improvement on the site. Pretty standard web stuff.

How We Use Your Information

Alright, so what do we actually DO with all this info? Here's the honest truth:

Service Delivery

We need your info to actually do the work - schedule appointments, order parts, contact you with updates, and send invoices. Can't restore your car without knowing who owns it!

Communication

We'll reach out when there's news about your project, answer questions, send appointment reminders, or occasionally share info about services we think you'd care about.

Record Keeping

We keep service records for warranty purposes, legal requirements, and so we can reference what work we've done if you need us again down the road.

Improvement

We analyze trends to improve our services, understand what clients need, and make the business better. No rocket science here, just trying to up our game.

How We Protect Your Data

We treat your data like we'd treat a rare vintage car part - with care and security. Here's what we do:

Secure Storage

All digital records are stored on encrypted servers. Physical documents? Locked cabinets in our office.

Limited Access

Only staff who need your info to do their job can access it. We're not passing it around the shop.

Secure Payments

We use trusted payment processors. We don't store your full credit card details on our systems.

Real talk: No system is 100% bulletproof, but we're doing everything reasonable to keep your stuff safe. We update our security regularly and stay on top of best practices.

Cookies & Tracking Tech

Yeah, we use cookies - not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. These are tiny files that help our website work better and remember your preferences.

Cookie Type What It Does Can You Opt Out?
Essential Make the site actually function - login sessions, form submissions, etc. Nope, needed for basic operation
Analytics Help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it Yep, through browser settings
Preferences Remember your choices and settings for next time Sure, but it'll reset each visit

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Just know that blocking some of them might make parts of the site not work as smoothly.

Third-Party Services

Look, we can't do everything ourselves. We work with some trusted partners to help run things:

  • Payment processors - they handle credit card transactions securely
  • Email service providers - help us send appointment reminders and updates
  • Cloud storage - where we keep digital records backed up
  • Parts suppliers - sometimes we need to share vehicle info to order the right parts
  • Website hosting - the folks who keep this site running

We make sure these partners agree to protect your info and only use it for what we've hired them to do. We're not just handing your data out to random companies.

We'll NEVER sell your personal information to marketers or data brokers. That's not how we roll.

Your Privacy Rights

It's your data, and you've got rights. Under Canadian law (PIPEDA), here's what you can do:

Access Your Info

You can ask to see what personal data we have about you. We'll show you everything we've got.

Correct Mistakes

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it right away.

Delete Your Data

Want us to erase your info? We can do that, unless we're legally required to keep it (like for tax records).

Opt Out of Marketing

Don't want promotional emails? No hard feelings - just hit unsubscribe or tell us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at service@emberveilchronicle.info or give us a call. We'll get back to you within 30 days.

Questions About Privacy?

Got questions or concerns about how we handle your info? Don't be shy - reach out anytime. We'd rather you ask than worry about it.

Visit Us

1847 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 1V2
Canada

Call or Email

Phone: (416) 555-7892
Email: service@emberveilchronicle.info