Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is Preferred Mechanic’s policy to respect your privacy regarding the minimum amount of personal information we may collect from you across our website, https://preferredmechanic.com

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We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide a service to you. We collect it by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. We don’t sell your personal information to third parties. PreferredMechanic.com does not read your email sent through our “Request a quote” service. However, a copy will be sent to you for your records. Please be aware that email is not a secure means of communication, and spam filters may prevent your email from reaching the chosen professional. The professional should respond to you by email, although we recommend that you follow up with a phone call.

We only retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide you with your requested service. What data we store, we’ll protect within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

We don’t share any personally identifying information publicly or with third-parties, except when required to by law.

Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

You are free to refuse our request for your personal information, with the understanding that we may be unable to provide you with some of your desired services.

California and State Privacy Rights

Certain states, including California, afford residents specific rights regarding their personal information. While the applicability of these laws depends on factors such as your place of residence or our business size, we have included the following information for transparency:

Right to Know (California Residents):
California residents may have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell. Although we do not sell personal information, if you wish to learn more about your data, please contact us (details below).
Right to Deletion:
You may have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal compliance). If you want your data deleted, please reach out to us using the contact information below.
Right to Non-Discrimination:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights you may have under applicable law.
Other State Rights:
Other U.S. states may provide similar or additional rights. If you have questions about state-specific rights or believe these laws apply to you, please contact us.

To exercise any applicable rights or to learn more, please contact us at: support@preferredmechanic.com or write to us at the mailing address provided below.
Preferred Mechanic, Inc.,
983 Pleasant Grove Blvd #250
Roseville, CA 95678

We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

Your continued use of our website will be regarded as an acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information. If you have any questions about how we handle user data and personal information, feel free to contact us.

This policy is effective as of 27 February 2025.