Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2026
Automotive Concepts (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website https://ac-mn.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://ac-mn.com. We provide vehicle customization, protection, and fleet services throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following information:
Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
Gravatar Service: An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media Uploads: If you upload images to our site, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this data.
Contact Forms and Communications: When you submit a contact form, request a quote, schedule an appointment, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect personal information including your name, email address, phone number, vehicle information, and any other information you voluntarily provide. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, provide requested services, schedule appointments, send service-related communications, and improve your customer experience.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience and functionality. Examples include:
- Saving your name, email, and website in cookies when you leave a comment (for convenience on future visits).
- Temporary cookies to test if your browser accepts cookies (discarded when you close your browser).
- Login and display option cookies (login cookies last two days, display options up to one year). If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.
- Additional cookies may be stored when editing or publishing content, expiring after one day.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the site may not function properly.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles and pages on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the external site. Those websites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking tools, and monitor your interaction if you’re logged in to their service.
How We Share Data
We do not sell your personal information. Limited sharing may occur:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
- We may share information with trusted service providers or subcontractors that assist us in providing customer support, appointment scheduling, website hosting, or other business support services, only as necessary to perform those services.
SMS Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number through our website, contact forms, estimate requests, appointment requests, or other communication channels, you may receive text messages from Automotive Concepts regarding your inquiries, appointments, estimates, service updates, customer support, or other business-related communications. Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
Mobile Information Sharing
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services (e.g., customer service) is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
How Long We Retain Data
Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users (if any), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their data at any time (usernames cannot be changed). Administrators can also access and edit this information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information.
Your Rights Over Data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion of personal data we hold about you (excluding data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can reach us at:
Automotive Concepts
2731 Navada Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Phone: (763) 402-9065
Email: sales@ac-mn.com