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Privacy Policy

Heardworx is committed to protecting your privacy.

Effective Date: April 2026  ·  Heardworx  ·  Chicago, Illinois

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our services or website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

Heardworx is a consumer automotive advisory service based in Chicago, Illinois, operated as an independent advisory business. For privacy-related questions, contact us at heardworx@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to deliver our services:

  • Name and email address — provided at the time of order or inquiry
  • Vehicle repair estimates, OBD screenshots, or other documents — uploaded by you to support your advisory report
  • Payment information — processed securely by Stripe; Heardworx does not store credit card details
  • Website usage data — collected by Netlify Analytics on an anonymized, aggregate basis (no cookies, no personal identifiers)

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, or medical information.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely to:

  • Deliver your requested advisory report or consultation
  • Communicate with you about your order, including delivery confirmation and follow-up
  • Process payment via Stripe
  • Respond to inquiries sent to heardworx@gmail.com

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. How We Store Your Information

Submitted documents and completed reports are stored in a secure, private Google Drive folder accessible only to Heardworx. Each client has a dedicated folder. Files are retained for a period of 12 months following service delivery, after which they are deleted.

Email correspondence is stored in our Gmail account (heardworx@gmail.com) and subject to Google's standard retention and security practices.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses Netlify Analytics, a privacy-first, server-side analytics tool. Netlify Analytics does not use cookies, does not track individual users, and does not collect personally identifiable information. It measures aggregate traffic data only (page views, referral sources, and general geographic region).

No cookie consent banner is required as no tracking cookies are used on this site.

6. Third-Party Services

Heardworx uses the following third-party services to operate:

  • Stripe — payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of payment data: stripe.com/privacy
  • Google (Gmail + Google Drive) — email and file storage: policies.google.com/privacy
  • Netlify — website hosting and analytics: netlify.com/privacy

We do not share your personal information with any other third parties.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to our retention obligations
  • Withdraw consent for any optional data use at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at heardworx@gmail.com. We will respond within 5 business days.

8. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.

Heardworx does not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at heardworx@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us at heardworx@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Heardworx
Chicago, Illinois
heardworx@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.
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