Privacy Policy

German Auto Body (GAB)
Last Updated: December 10, 2025

German Auto Body (“GAB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website (the “Site”), which is hosted on the Squarespace platform, and when you submit information through our two interactive contact forms.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you choose to provide through our Site’s two interactive response forms, which may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information related to your autobody repair needs

  • Any additional message or details you voluntarily submit

We only collect information that you willingly enter into the forms.
We do not collect any other personal information beyond what is submitted.

b. Information Automatically Collected by Squarespace

Because our Site is hosted on Squarespace, the platform automatically collects limited technical information necessary for Site functionality, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type, device type, and operating system

  • Referring URLs and general site navigation behavior

  • Cookies and similar technologies used to support Site performance

GAB does not use any additional tracking tools, analytics services, advertising pixels, or third-party data collection services beyond what Squarespace uses by default.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your estimate or service request

  • Communicating with you regarding your inquiry

  • Operating and improving the Site

  • Ensuring Site functionality and security

  • Complying with U.S. legal obligations

We do not use your information for marketing unless you specifically request or consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

GAB does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We share information only with:

  • Squarespace, our website hosting provider, which processes basic technical data on our behalf

We do not share your information with advertisers, external analytics providers, or any third-party data collection companies.

We may disclose information if required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Squarespace uses cookies and similar technologies to support Site features and basic analytics. GAB does not implement any additional cookies, tracking scripts, or third-party integrations.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling them may affect certain Site functions.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your information may be stored on Squarespace’s secure servers. Squarespace uses industry-standard safeguards to help protect personal information.

While no system can guarantee complete security, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the information you submit is handled responsibly and securely.

6. Data Retention

We retain information submitted through our contact forms only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Maintain basic business records

  • Fulfill legal obligations

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Privacy Rights

As a resident of the United States, you may request:

  • Access to the personal information you submitted

  • Correction of any information you believe is inaccurate

  • Deletion of your information

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). GAB does not sell or share your information, which limits certain CCPA requirements, but you may still contact us with privacy-related questions.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover information collected from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Visitors

If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our hosting provider (Squarespace) stores data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to or deletion of your information, please contact us:

German Auto Body (GAB)
418 Robert Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: 408-727-3368
Email: germanautobody@gmail.com