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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy and SMS Communication Terms

1. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

We do not host comments on our website’s blog posts. Therefore, no data is collected for the purpose of blog comments.

Cookies

When you visit Auto Shades, our web server automatically collects standard anonymous information. This is used solely to understand how the website is used and to help improve it for the benefit of our users.
Collected data includes:

  • How you found us (e.g., Google or Bing search, or a link from another site)

  • Your IP address

  • Pages visited on Auto Shades

  • The date, time, and duration of the visit

  • Browser and version (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)

  • Operating system (e.g., Windows, Mac OS)

 

This information is standard across the web and completely anonymous. We do not know who you are or collect any personally identifiable information. Cookies may be set in your browser to improve speed on return visits; these expire over time and can be deleted at any time in your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages may include embedded content such as YouTube videos or Instagram photos. Embedded content behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
Those websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction if you’re logged into their platform. This is standard for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Contact Forms

When you use our website’s contact forms, basic information such as your name, email, or phone number may be collected to respond to your inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties.

2. How We Protect Your Data

Auto Shades’ website uses SSL SHA-2 encryption to ensure that any information sent or received is private and cannot be decrypted by third parties.

3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track anonymous usage and traffic data. This helps us improve website performance and usability. No identifiable information is collected or shared.

4. Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel for advertising and remarketing. This system uses cookies and web beacons governed by Facebook’s data policies. The feature only affects logged-in Facebook users and has no effect on non-Facebook users.

5. Subscriptions

If you have an account on this site or have provided personal data, you may request an exported file of your data or request its deletion. This excludes data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

SMS Communication Policy

1. SMS Consent Communication

Phone numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Types of SMS Communications

If you have consented to receive text messages from Auto Shades, you may receive messages related to:

  • Appointment reminders (if applicable)

  • Follow-up messages (if applicable)

  • Billing inquiries (if applicable)

Example:

“Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment at Auto Shades in Caldwell, ID on 10/10/25 at 9:00 AM. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Auto Shades at any time.”

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on the communication type. For example, you may receive up to 3 messages per week related to your appointments or billing.

4. Potential Fees

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier’s plan. Fees may vary by domestic or international messaging.

5. Opt-In Methods

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages in the following ways:

 

  • Verbally, during a conversation (if applicable)

  • By submitting an online form (if applicable)

  • By filling out a paper form (if applicable)

  • By texting us first (if applicable)

6. Opt-Out Methods

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message. You can also contact us directly to be removed from our SMS list.

7. Help

If you experience issues, reply “HELP” for assistance, visit Auto Shades Website or call us at (208) 454-5177.

8. Standard Messaging Disclosures

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”

  • Message frequency may vary.