Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 10, 2026
smartchoiceautos.net ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information you provide when visiting our website or using our services.
Information We Collect
- Information you submit through our forms, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you send.
- Technical data like your IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URLs used to improve security and performance.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries, requests, or messages.
- To provide updates or communications you have requested.
- To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers and customer relationship management (CRM) systems that assist us in responding to your inquiries, managing leads, and providing services you request. These partners are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform their functions on our behalf.
Once your information is transferred to a third-party CRM or partner system, that company's own privacy practices will apply to the handling and storage of your data. smartchoiceautos.net is not responsible for the privacy policies or data security practices of third-party providers.
We do not sell personal information or share mobile numbers with unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our site and may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device data.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.
Third-Party Integrations
This website may include embedded content or links from third-party services, such as Google Maps, social media feeds, review widgets, or financing tools. These providers may collect data about your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies when engaging with third-party features.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Information submitted through lead forms may also be retained by our CRM partners according to their own policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal obligations, or protect the safety of our users or others.
Your Rights
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also have the right to opt out of certain data uses. To exercise these rights, contact us at markthornsberry@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Material changes may also be communicated through other means when required by law.
Accessibility and Accommodations
smartchoiceautos.net is committed to making our website accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We continually work in good faith to improve usability and accessibility of our digital content and to follow best practices under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you experience any difficulty using this website, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us at markthornsberry@gmail.com or call us at 618-466-5900. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request and provide the information you need in an accessible manner.
Contact Us
smartchoiceautos.net
1503 W. Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
Phone: 618-466-5900
Email: markthornsberry@gmail.com