Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 17th, 2025
Website: https://www.slickmechanic.com
Last Updated: August 17th, 2025

1. Introduction

SlickMechanic (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect information, and explains your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, cookies, log data.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, clicks, and user behavior.
  • Voluntary Data: Information submitted via contact forms, comments, uploads.

3. How We Collect Data

  • Directly from you (e.g., form submissions, comments)
  • Automatically (e.g., cookies, analytics tools)
  • Through third-party tools (e.g., analytics, plugins, payment processors)

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interest

5. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To personalize your experience
  • For analytics and website performance
  • To respond to inquiries and send updates
  • To comply with legal requirements

6. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. This section explains how.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and efficiently.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for site functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous usage data
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Track browsing to deliver relevant ads

Third-Party Cookies:

We use third-party services like Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and others. These third parties may place their own cookies for tracking and analytics purposes.

Cookie Consent & Management:

  • When you visit our site, we display a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject cookies.
  • You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking [link to cookie settings] or adjusting your browser settings.

How to Control Cookies:

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Visit your browser’s help section for details.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics and advertising partners
  • Legal authorities (if required)
  • Service providers under confidentiality agreements

We do not sell your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

EU Residents (GDPR):

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request access or deletion
  • Opt-out of “selling” or “sharing” of your data
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

10. Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)

You may submit a Data Subject Access Request to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to exercise any of your legal rights.

How to Submit a DSAR:

You may contact us through either of the following:

Please include:

  • Your full name
  • Email used on our site
  • Description of your request
  • Proof of identity (we may request this for verification)

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days (or 45 days under CCPA). In some cases, this may be extended with notice.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate safeguards such as SSL encryption, firewalls, and data minimization to protect your data.

12. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant regulatory authorities as required by law within 72 hours.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

14. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA or U.S., we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, cookie use, or your data rights, please contact us:

Email: contact@slickmechanic.com
Website: https://www.slickmechanic.com/contact-us