Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how mobilemechanic.pro (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you access or use our platform. By using mobilemechanic.pro, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: 02/05/2024
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you register for an account or interact with our platform, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, street address, and other contact details.
- Profile Information: Mobile Mechanics may provide additional information for their profiles, such as phone number, business details, certifications, and licenses.
- Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our platform, including your interactions with listings and messages.
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you visit mobilemechanic.pro. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and other data.
- Cookies: We use cookies on mobilemechanic.pro to provide a better user experience, ensure platform functionality, and to recognize you when you return to our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow the platform to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions. We do not use cookies to collect, sell, or utilize your data for any purposes beyond those stated here. Users can manage cookies in their browser settings or through the settings link provided at the bottom of our platform.
- User-Uploaded Images: When users upload images to the platform, their username and profile URL are automatically appended to these images. This practice is designed to enhance user interaction and accountability on our platform, ensuring that uploaded content can be directly associated with the contributing user’s profile.
- PayPal.Me: Our platform allows mobile mechanics to request payments by sharing a PayPal.Me link with customers for services rendered. While all financial transactions are conducted directly through PayPal, we retain the PayPal.Me handles associated with the mobile mechanics to facilitate this feature. Users engaging in transactions agree to PayPal’s terms of service.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following parties for the purposes described:
- Between Users: Communication and Information Sharing
- Service Requests: When a user posts a service request on mobilemechanic.pro, essential details such as their street address and vehicle information are made visible only to Mobile Mechanics within a 15-mile radius. This targeted visibility enables Mobile Mechanics to assess the service needs and location feasibility accurately, allowing them to provide accurate responses and service estimates. To enhance privacy and data protection, we retain the details of service requests for a limited period of 7 days only. After this period, all personal information related to the service requests is automatically deleted from our system. This approach ensures that service requests are efficiently matched with nearby Mobile Mechanics, enhancing service provision and response times, while also respecting our users privacy and data protection concerns.
- Appointment Requests: Upon a user requesting an appointment, their name, street address, and vehicle information are shared with the selected Mobile Mechanic. This information is critical for the Mobile Mechanic to prepare for the service appointment, ensuring they understand the service location and specific vehicle needs. To provide convenience and facilitate any follow-up services or inquiries, we retain this information for a period of 365 days. After this period, all personal information related to the appointment request is systematically purged from our records. This policy is designed to balance the convenience of our users with our commitment to privacy and data protection.
- Messages: In instances of reported disputes or concerns, we may facilitate the review of relevant information, including messages between users, to uphold our service standards. All messages on mobilemechanic.pro are retained for a period of 180 days, primarily for user convenience and to ensure we have the necessary information to address any issues effectively. This review process is conducted with respect for user privacy, ensuring that reviews are limited to what is necessary for dispute resolution and maintaining platform integrity. Users are recommended to keep their communications within mobilemechanic.pro and are advised to be respectful and avoid sharing sensitive information through messages.
- Payment Requests: To streamline payments, mobile mechanics can send PayPal.Me links to customers. These transactions are processed directly between customers and mobile mechanics via PayPal. Although mobilemechanic.pro does not process these transactions, we retain the PayPal.Me handles to support the functionality of our payment request feature. By using this payment method, users agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and PayPal’s terms of service.
- Service Providers
- We partner with third-party service providers to assist in operating our platform and providing services. These include:
- Analytics Services: GA4 (Google Analytics 4) helps us analyze website traffic and improve our services by understanding user interactions with mobilemechanic.pro.
- E-commerce and Payment Processing: WooCommerce is utilized specifically for managing the plans and purchases of premium features available to Mobile Mechanics on our platform. Stripe is employed to securely process payments for these premium features, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of transaction data.
- These providers are chosen for their commitment to privacy and security standards that match our own. Information shared with them is limited to what is necessary for them to offer their services, under strict privacy agreements.
- We partner with third-party service providers to assist in operating our platform and providing services. These include:
- Legal Compliance
- Your information may be shared when required by law or in response to valid legal requests from law enforcement or other government agencies. This includes sharing for fraud prevention, investigation, or other necessary legal actions.
Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Your Choices
You have the following choices regarding your information:
- Account Settings: You may review and update your account information through your profile settings.
- Email Notifications: Users have the option to opt-out of certain notification emails, such as messages and nearby service requests, by following the instructions provided within the email. However, there are essential email notifications tied to the core functionality of the user’s account, which cannot be disabled. Opting out of certain notifications might result in missing out on important updates or opportunities.
- Data Access and Deletion: You may request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us via our contact page.
Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
Children’s Privacy
mobilemechanic.pro is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us via our contact page.