Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Oct 2025
Last Updated: Oct 2025

1. Introduction

10 Minute Tires Inc ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, 10minutetires.com, use our services, or interact with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Vehicle information (make, model, year, VIN)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

  • Service history and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website addresses

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)

  • Marketing partners

  • Public databases

  • Analytics providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Process payments and transactions

  • Send service reminders and maintenance notifications

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Analyze website usage and improve user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

  • Maintain records for warranty and service purposes

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and context:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to perform our services

  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law

  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (unless overridden by your rights)

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Email service providers

  • Website hosting services

  • Analytics providers

  • Appointment scheduling platforms

5.2 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale, acquisition, or transfer of business assets

5.3 Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or government request, or to:

  • Protect our legal rights

  • Prevent fraud or illegal activity

  • Protect safety and security

5.4 With Your Consent

Any other disclosure made with your explicit consent

6. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request:

  • Categories of personal information we've collected

  • Categories of sources from which information was collected

  • Business purpose for collecting information

  • Categories of third parties with whom we share information

  • Specific pieces of personal information we've collected

6.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

6.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

6.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

6.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

  • Email: theshop@10minutetires.com

  • Phone: 323-936-9420

  • Mail: 5150 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 12.

8. Email Communications and CAN-SPAM Compliance

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act for all commercial email communications:

8.1 Marketing Emails

  • We only send marketing emails to those who have opted in

  • Every email includes a clear unsubscribe mechanism

  • We honor opt-out requests within 10 business days

  • Our emails include our physical business address

  • We do not use deceptive subject lines or headers

8.2 Transactional Emails

We may send transactional emails related to:

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Service reminders

  • Receipts and invoices

  • Account notifications

These emails are necessary for our service and cannot be opted out of while you remain a customer.

8.3 How to Unsubscribe

Click the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email, or contact us at theshop@10minutetires.com .

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how you use our website

  • Improve website functionality

  • Deliver targeted advertising

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage

  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

9.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data

  • Secure servers and networks

  • Regular security assessments

  • Employee training on data protection

  • Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

Service records may be retained for warranty purposes and legal compliance, typically for [X years].

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we've collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

14. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • Sending email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

10 Minute Tires Inc
Email: theshop@10minutetires.com
Phone: 323-936-9420
Address: 5150 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Your Consent

By using our website or services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.