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Privacy Policy

At Pinellas Auto Advisor, we believe car shoppers deserve complete transparency, zero spam, and absolute control over their personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used to prepare your vehicle match report, and how we protect you from aggressive sales tactics.

Effective Date: September 11, 2026 • Last Modified: September 2026

Our Strict "Zero-Cold-Call" Privacy Standard

We do not sell your personal phone number or email address to mass lead aggregators, multi-dealer lead rings, or automated call centers. When you request a vehicle match, our communication is strictly digital-first (delivered directly via email or text message). You will never be subjected to 10 unannounced cold calls.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website and complete our 60-Second Car Match Quiz or contact forms, we collect the following categories of information:

  • Vehicle Preference & Commute Parameters: Primary driving mission (e.g. bridge commute, towing, family hauling), preferred powertrain (gas, hybrid, PHEV, electric), seating capacity requirements, home charging access, and target budget range.
  • Contact Information: First and last name, email address, and cell phone number (submitted voluntarily to receive your personalized report).
  • Automated Diagnostic Analytics: Technical session data including device type, browser specifications, and referring URL, collected anonymously to ensure optimal site rendering and sub-1.0s loading speed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process the information you submit strictly for the following purposes:

  • Generating Your Custom Match Report: Analyzing your driving profile against current Pinellas County vehicle models, fuel economy ratings, and local driving physics.
  • Delivering Allocation & Inventory Insights: Providing written reports detailing fair pricing guidance, trim availability, and dealer fee redlines.
  • Facilitating The "Prepared Consultation": If you request direct inventory confirmation or a VIP test drive, your diagnostic parameters are pre-loaded on the desk of a designated licensed automotive specialist, ensuring a zero-pressure, zero-wait experience where you never have to repeat your preferences.

3. How We Share Information (And How We Never Do)

🚫 We Never Sell or Rent Your Data

We do not participate in multi-dealer lead sharing networks where entering your info triggers a feeding frenzy of 15 competing phone calls.

Your information is shared exclusively with:

  • Technical Infrastructure Partners: Cloud hosting (Netlify) and secure serverless notification pipelines (Discord/FormSubmit) used solely to transmit your intake form securely to our advisory desk.
  • Designated Local Specialist: When you request pricing verification on an in-stock vehicle, your diagnostic chart is shared with one designated specialist at a properly licensed Florida dealership to confirm VIN availability and schedule your appointment.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use lightweight, non-invasive cookies to manage session state during quiz navigation (remembering your answers as you move between steps 1 and 5) and privacy-respecting server log analytics. We do not employ third-party tracking beacons, canvas fingerprinting, or invasive cross-site behavioral retargeting.

5. Data Retention & Your Rights

You retain complete control over your contact details. At any time, you have the right to:

  • Opt Out of SMS Communication: Reply STOP to any text notification to immediately cease SMS delivery.
  • Request Data Deletion: Email us with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and we will permanently purge your contact information and quiz records from our intake logs within 48 business hours.
  • Access Your Records: Request a copy of the specific vehicle parameters and contact details stored in our active queue.

6. Security Measures

All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption. Access to quiz submissions is restricted strictly to authorized advisory personnel using multi-factor authentication.

7. Contact Our Privacy Officer

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your consumer rights under Florida law, or how your diagnostic assessment was processed, please reach out directly:

Pinellas Auto Advisor

Consumer Advocacy & Privacy Desk

Pinellas County, Florida

Email: privacy@pinellasautoadvisor.com