1. Who We Are
J & S Automotive (“J&S”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is an independently owned auto-repair shop serving Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro and the wider West Portland metro region. Our website address is https://jns-auto.com
2. Information We Collect
Category | Examples | Source / Purpose |
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Information you provide | Name, email address and any details you include in the message field you submit via the “Send Message / Get a Quote” form.jns-auto.com | Responding to service enquiries and booking requests |
Device & usage data | IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and on-site actions gathered through Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.).support.google.com support.google.com | Site security, performance analytics and service improvement |
Security data | reCAPTCHA challenge data (mouse movements, keystrokes, IP, timestamp) when you submit the form, used solely to detect spam.developers.google.com developers.google.com |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of data, nor do we knowingly collect data from children under 13.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
We rely on:
- Consent – when you press “Send Message,” you consent to our processing the data you provided.gdpr.eu
- Legitimate Interest – maintaining website functionality, preventing fraud and understanding site performance.
- Contractual Necessity – arranging or performing vehicle-service work you request.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to enquiries and schedule repairs or maintenance.
- Improve our website via aggregated analytics reports from Google Analytics.support.google.com
- Protect the site using Google reCAPTCHA anti-spam technology.developers.google.com
- Comply with laws and resolve disputes.
5. Sharing & Disclosure
Recipient | Reason |
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Service providers (web host, site developer – The Viable Source) | Website maintenance & data-back-up only.jns-auto.com |
Google LLC | Analytics & reCAPTCHA as a data processor; data handled under Google’s Privacy & Terms and Analytics TOS.wired.com |
Legal authorities | Where required to comply with applicable law, court order or legal process. |
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Essential cookies – WordPress session & security cookies.
- Analytics cookies – Google Analytics first-party cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) that identify unique browsers for 14 months by default.support.google.com
- Security cookies – Google reCAPTCHA cookie to distinguish humans from bots.
Your Choices: disable cookies in your browser, use Google’s Analytics Opt-Out browser add-on, or enable “Do Not Track.”
7. Data Retention
- Contact-form messages: kept no longer than 24 months after our last interaction, unless a longer retention is required for legal or warranty records.
- Analytics logs: retained per Google Analytics default 14-month setting.support.google.com
8. Your Rights
- Access / Correction / Deletion – Email us to view, update or delete your data.
- Opt-out of marketing – We currently send no marketing emails, but you may opt-out at any time.
- EU / UK residents – Right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.gdpr.eu
- California residents – Rights to know, delete and opt-out under the CCPA if/when the law applies.oag.ca.gov
9. Security
We use SSL encryption, hardened WordPress security plug-ins, reCAPTCHA and least-privilege staff access to protect your information from unauthorised access or disclosure.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to Google-Maps directions, review sites or other external pages. Clicking those links will take you to third-party domains with their own privacy practices that we do not control.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of the page will change, and significant updates will be highlighted for at least 30 days.
12. Contact Us
J & S Automotive
18960 SW Shaw, Beaverton, OR 97078
Email: jsautorepair10@gmail.com
Phone: 503-356-9210
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the details above.