Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2026

At AFNY Automotive, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use that information, how it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the AFNY Automotive website.

Information We Collect

When you contact AFNY Automotive through our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Vehicle-related information
  • Information included in your message or service request
  • Other information you voluntarily provide through our website forms

Our website also uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect our forms from spam and automated submissions. reCAPTCHA may collect certain information about your interaction with the website in accordance with Google’s applicable privacy practices.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other information necessary for website security and operation.

How We Use Your Information

AFNY Automotive may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to questions and requests
  • Respond to requests for quotes
  • Schedule and manage service appointments
  • Communicate with you about requested services
  • Provide automotive services
  • Respond to customer service inquiries
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Protect the website from spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity

We use personal information for the purposes for which it was provided and for legitimate business purposes related to operating AFNY Automotive.

Appointment Scheduling and Third-Party Services

AFNY Automotive uses Tekmetric, a third-party automotive service management and appointment scheduling platform, to facilitate online appointment scheduling and related services.

When you use the online appointment scheduling feature, information you provide may be transmitted directly to or processed by Tekmetric. Depending on the services you use, this may include information such as your name, contact information, vehicle information, and other information necessary to schedule or manage your appointment.

Tekmetric maintains its own privacy policy governing its collection and use of information.

How We Share Your Information

AFNY Automotive does not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate our website, provide requested services, process appointments, protect our website, or otherwise conduct legitimate business operations.

For example, information may be shared with:

  • Tekmetric, for appointment scheduling and automotive service management
  • Website and technology providers that help operate and maintain our website
  • Security services such as Google reCAPTCHA, which help protect our forms and website from spam and abuse

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of AFNY Automotive, our customers, or others.

Marketing Communications

AFNY Automotive does not currently use text messaging to send marketing communications.

If our communication practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy as appropriate and provide any legally required notices or choices.

Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, or other website operations.

AFNY Automotive uses website analytics to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance and user experience.

Your Choices and Control Over Your Information

You may contact AFNY Automotive to:

  • Ask what personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
  • Ask questions about how your information is being used
  • Express concerns about our privacy practices

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy requests.

Security

AFNY Automotive takes reasonable precautions to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Information submitted through our website is transmitted using security measures appropriate to the website and services involved. Our website uses HTTPS to help protect information transmitted between your browser and the website.

Third-party services used by AFNY Automotive may have their own security measures and privacy practices.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. AFNY Automotive is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites operated by third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and AFNY Automotive does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

AFNY Automotive may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices, or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated. We encourage visitors to periodically review this page for the most current version.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or AFNY Automotive’s handling of personal information, please contact us:

AFNY Automotive
3513 12th St E
Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone: (941) 209-5144

Contact Us

Thank you for choosing AFNY Automotive, your trusted local auto repair experts! If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to schedule an appointment, feel free to reach out to us.