Privacy Policy

Look, we get it - nobody actually reads these things. But here's the deal: we respect your privacy as much as we respect a clean engine bay. This isn't some corporate mumbo-jumbo, it's straight talk about how we handle your info.

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Alright, let's break it down. When you bring your ride to us or reach out online, we're gonna need some basics:

Personal Stuff
  • Your name and contact details (phone, email, address)
  • Payment information when you settle up for services
  • Any service history we've built up with you over time
Vehicle Details
  • Make, model, year, VIN - the usual suspects
  • Mileage and current condition
  • Modifications you've already done (we love hearing about custom work!)
  • Photos of your machine if you send 'em our way
Website Data
  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages you check out on our site
  • How you found us (Google? Word of mouth? Car meet?)

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

Service Delivery

Processing your bookings, fixing your ride, keeping track of what we've done to your car so we can reference it later.

Communication

Shooting you updates about your vehicle, answering questions, maybe sending appointment reminders so you don't forget.

Billing & Payments

Processing transactions, keeping records for warranty work, the financial stuff that keeps the lights on.

Improvement

Making our services better, understanding what kinda work you guys need most, improving the website experience.

Real talk: We'll never sell your info to random third parties. That's not how we roll. Your trust means more to us than a quick buck.

Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and all that jazz), you've got some solid rights. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Info

Wanna see what we've got on file? Just ask. We'll show you everything we're holding.

Correct Mistakes

If we've got something wrong (wrong address, old phone number), let us know and we'll fix it pronto.

Delete Your Data

Want us to wipe your records? We can do that, though we might need to keep some stuff for legal/warranty reasons.

Opt-Out of Marketing

Don't wanna hear from us unless it's about your car? Cool, just say the word and we'll stop the promotional emails.

To exercise any of these rights, shoot us an email at service@dreadthornverse.info or give us a call. We'll handle it within 30 days, usually way faster.

Yeah, our website uses cookies. Not the edible kind, unfortunately. Here's the scoop:

Cookie Type What They Do Can You Disable?
Essential Keep the site running, remember your session, basic functionality stuff Nope
Analytics Help us see which pages people visit, where they click, how to make things better Yep
Preferences Remember your settings, language choices, that kinda thing Yep
Marketing Track if you came from an ad, see if our promotions are working Yep

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just know that blocking some cookies might make the site a bit wonky. Your call though.

Look, we can't do everything ourselves. Sometimes we gotta work with other companies to get things done right:

Payment Processors

We use secure payment gateways to handle credit card transactions. They've got their own privacy policies and security measures - we don't actually see or store your full card numbers.

Parts Suppliers

When we order custom parts for your build, we might need to share vehicle details with suppliers. They only get what's necessary for the job.

Email & Communications

Our email service provider helps us send you updates and confirmations. Again, we only share what's needed.

Analytics Tools

We use website analytics to understand how folks use our site. This data is anonymized and helps us improve your experience.

Our Promise: We only work with partners who take data security seriously. If they screw up, we'll find someone better.

We take protecting your info as seriously as we take protecting your engine from a bad tune. Here's what we do:

Encrypted Storage

All your personal and payment data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. Military-grade stuff.

Access Control

Only authorized staff can access customer data, and we log everything. No random access by anyone.

Regular Security Audits

We regularly check our systems for vulnerabilities and patch 'em fast. No slacking on security.

Firewalls & Protection

Multiple layers of firewalls and intrusion detection keep the bad guys out. Like a fortress for data.

Real Talk: No system is 100% bulletproof. We do our best, but if something goes sideways, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what happened. Transparency matters.

This one's important for gearheads like us. Here's how we handle your vehicle information:

What We Keep On File
  • Complete service history of work we've done on your machine
  • Parts used, modifications made, tuning specs
  • Photos of the work (before/after shots, especially for restorations)
  • Diagnostic reports and performance data
  • Warranty information for parts and labor
How Long We Keep It

We typically keep service records for 7 years - that's the standard for warranty claims and legal requirements. After that, we'll archive or delete 'em unless you're still bringing your ride to us.

Who Can See It

Your vehicle records stay with us unless:

  • You ask us to share them with another shop or mechanic
  • It's needed for warranty claims with parts manufacturers
  • We're legally required to hand 'em over (court orders, that kinda thing)
  • You give us explicit permission to showcase your build (with your name removed unless you're cool with it)
Gallery Photos: If we wanna feature your ride in our gallery or social media, we'll always ask first. Your car, your call.