Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2025
Business Name: Labrador Auto Services Limited
Website: https://labradorservices.ca / https://labradorauto.ca
Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Labrador Auto Services Limited, a locally owned and operated business based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any applicable provincial legislation.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect personal information when you:

  • Submit forms (e.g., contact, appointment requests)

  • Leave comments or reviews

  • Interact with embedded content or third-party tools

  • Use the site as a registered user (if applicable)

This may include:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • IP address and browser information

  • Information submitted via forms or cookies

We use this information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process appointment or service requests

  • Improve website performance

  • Detect and prevent spam or fraud

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service. Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Save user preferences

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

Examples include:

  • Saving form input for future visits

  • Login session management

  • Analytics and performance tracking

You can disable cookies via your browser, but doing so may affect site functionality.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, forms) that behave as if you visited the source site. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction, especially if you are logged in to those platforms.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • When required by law

  • To protect our legal rights

  • To service providers (e.g., spam detection or analytics tools) under secure and confidential terms

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely for follow-up moderation.
For registered users (if applicable), we store personal information in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their info at any time, except usernames.

9. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections or deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To make a data request, contact us using the information at the bottom of this policy.

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be scanned by automated spam detection services. Some data may be temporarily stored or processed by third-party services hosted in Canada or the United States.

11. How We Protect Your Data

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure server hosting, limited access, and encrypted connections.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this policy or to make a privacy request, contact:

Labrador Auto Services Limited
176 Hamilton River Road
PO Box 1287 Stn. B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
A0P 1E0
Canada

Email: labradorservices709@gmail.com
Phone: 1-709-896-3709