Privacy Policy

How we handle your information at our shop

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

Introduction


Look, we get it - nobody really wants to read through pages of legal jargon. But here's the deal: we actually care about your privacy and want you to know what happens with your info when you work with us.

At Igny Sylvex Continuum Auto Care, we're not just about fixing European imports and diagnosing electrical gremlins. We're also serious about protecting your personal details. This policy lays out what we collect, why we need it, and how we keep it safe.

We've been working on high-end Euro cars for years, and trust me - if we can keep your BMW's sensitive ECU data secure, we can definitely handle your contact info properly. This privacy policy applies to all services we provide, whether you're dropping by our shop on Continental Drive or reaching out through our website.

Information We Collect


When you bring your ride to us or get in touch online, here's what we typically need:

Personal Contact Stuff
  • Your name (pretty obvious, right?)
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Mailing address if needed
Vehicle Information
  • Make, model, year, VIN
  • License plate number
  • Mileage and service history
  • Previous repairs & modifications
Payment Details
  • Billing information
  • Payment method preferences
  • Transaction records
Technical Data
  • Diagnostic scan results
  • ECU programming logs
  • Performance tuning parameters

We only collect what's actually necessary to service your vehicle properly and keep you in the loop about your repairs.

How We Use Your Information


We're not gonna sell your email to spam lists or anything shady like that. Here's what we actually do with your info:

  • Service your vehicle - Pretty straightforward. Can't fix your Audi without knowing which Audi it is, right?
  • Keep you updated - We'll shoot you texts or emails about your repair status, appointment reminders, or if we find something unexpected under the hood.
  • Maintain service records - Your vehicle's history helps us track what's been done and what might need attention down the road.
  • Process payments - Gotta get paid for the work we do (our techs like to eat too).
  • Improve our services - Sometimes we'll look at patterns to figure out how we can do better.
  • Meet legal requirements - There's some regulatory stuff we need to comply with, especially around vehicle safety recalls and warranty work.
  • Send service reminders - If you're due for maintenance, we might give you a heads-up. You can opt out of these anytime.
Note: We won't use your info for marketing purposes unless you specifically give us the green light. No sneaky stuff.

Data Security


When you're dealing with modern European cars, security isn't just about locking the doors anymore. Same goes for your personal data.

Here's how we protect your information:

Encrypted storage - Your data's locked up tighter than a Porsche's ECU.
Limited access - Only our team members who actually need your info can see it.
Secure networks - Our shop's Wi-Fi and computer systems have proper firewalls and protection.
Regular updates - We keep our systems patched and current (unlike some of those old shop management systems).

That said, no system's 100% bulletproof. We do everything reasonable to protect your data, but if there's ever a breach, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what happened and what we're doing about it.

Third-Party Sharing


We're not in the business of selling your info. Period. But sometimes we need to share certain details with other folks to get the job done:

Parts Suppliers

When we're ordering that rare BMW part or getting OEM components, we might need to share your vehicle info with our suppliers. They need to know what car we're working on to send the right stuff.

Payment Processors

We use secure payment services to handle transactions. They get the info they need to process your payment, nothing more.

Manufacturers & Warranty Providers

For warranty claims or recalls, we'll share relevant vehicle and repair data with the manufacturer or warranty company. They need this to approve claims and track safety issues.

Insurance Companies

If you're filing an insurance claim, we'll work directly with your insurer and provide them with repair estimates and documentation.

Legal Requirements

If the law requires it - like a court order or government investigation - we'll cooperate. But we're not gonna hand over your data just because someone asks nicely.

Cookies & Website Tracking


Yeah, our website uses cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately - these are little bits of data that help the site work better.

What we use them for:

  • Essential cookies - These keep the site functional. Can't really turn 'em off without breaking stuff.
  • Analytics - We use tools like Google Analytics to see how people use our site so we can make it better. It's aggregated data, so we're not tracking you personally.
  • Preferences - These remember your settings so you don't have to keep entering the same info.

Your browser probably has settings to block or delete cookies if you want. Just heads up that some features might not work as smoothly if you do.

FYI: We don't use those creepy retargeting ads that follow you around the internet. That's just annoying.

Your Rights & Choices


It's your data, and you've got rights. Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and all that), here's what you can do:

Your Right What It Means
Access You can ask to see what info we have about you. We'll show you (within reason).
Correction If something's wrong, let us know and we'll fix it. Wrong phone number? We'll update it.
Deletion Want us to delete your info? We can do that, but we might need to keep some records for legal or warranty reasons.
Opt-out Don't want marketing emails or service reminders? Just tell us and we'll stop.
Portability Need your service records for another shop? We can provide them in a usable format.

To exercise any of these rights, just give us a call at (604) 555-7832 or email service@ignysylvexcontinuum.info. We'll get back to you within 30 days max, usually way faster.

Vehicle Data & ECU Information


Here's something most shops won't tell you about - when we work on modern European vehicles, especially with ECU programming and diagnostics, we're accessing a LOT of data from your car's computers.

What kind of vehicle data we handle:

  • Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and freeze frame data
  • ECU software versions and calibration files
  • Performance parameters and tuning maps
  • Vehicle identification and configuration data
  • Mileage, fuel consumption, and driving patterns (stored in various modules)
  • Maintenance counters and service intervals

Most of this technical data stays in your car. We might keep copies of diagnostic logs and programming files in our shop management system for reference, but we're not analyzing your driving habits or selling this data to anyone.

Important: If we're doing ECU tuning or programming, we'll create backups of your original files. These are kept secure and are only used if we need to restore your vehicle to stock configuration.

Some manufacturers (looking at you, BMW and VAG Group) collect their own telematics data directly from your car. That's between you and them - we don't control what they do with it. If you've got questions about that, you'll need to check your vehicle's privacy settings and the manufacturer's policies.

Questions About Privacy?


Look, we get that privacy policies can be confusing. If you've got questions about any of this stuff, or if you're concerned about how we're handling your data, don't hesitate to reach out.

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