PRIVACY POLICY
Method Autostyling
Last updated: September 2026
Method Autostyling respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect, why we collect it, how it may be used and how you can contact us regarding your personal information.
1. Information We May Collect
When you contact, enquire with or book a service with Method Autostyling, we may collect information including:
* Your name
* Phone number
* Email address
* Vehicle make, model and other relevant vehicle details
* Information relating to your booking or requested service
* Photographs of your vehicle
* Communications between you and Method Autostyling
* Payment and transaction information
* Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for providing our services, communicating with customers and operating our business.
2. How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
* Contact us by phone, email or through our website
* Request a quote
* Make or enquire about a booking
* Pay a booking deposit or invoice
* Communicate with us regarding your vehicle or service
* Interact with Method Autostyling through social media or other communication channels
Our website may also collect limited technical information through cookies, analytics or similar technologies provided by our website platform or other services we use.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
* Respond to enquiries
* Provide quotes
* Arrange and manage bookings
* Confirm deposits and payments
* Provide detailing, paint enhancement, ceramic coating and graphene protection services
* Contact you regarding your vehicle or appointment
* Provide aftercare or warranty information
* Maintain business and transaction records
* Improve our services and customer experience
* Meet our legal, accounting and regulatory obligations
We will not sell your personal information.
4. Payments
Method Autostyling may use third-party payment providers or financial institutions to process deposits and payments.
Where a third-party payment provider is used, payment information may be collected and processed directly by that provider in accordance with its own privacy policy and security practices.
Method Autostyling does not intentionally store complete credit or debit card details unless required and appropriately handled through an authorised payment service.
5. Photographs & Videos of Vehicles
Method Autostyling may photograph or record vehicles before, during and after services.
These images may be used to:
* Document the condition of a vehicle
* Record pre-existing damage
* Demonstrate work completed
* Maintain service records
* Showcase our work on our website, portfolio or social media
We will take reasonable steps not to intentionally publish personally identifying information.
Where reasonably practicable, vehicle registration plates or other identifying information may be obscured when images are used publicly.
If you do not want your vehicle used in promotional or social-media content, please advise us before your service.
6. Website & Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, understand how visitors use the site and improve the user experience.
Third-party services integrated into our website may also collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can generally manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect some website functionality.
7. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to:
* Service providers who assist us in operating our business
* Website, hosting or technology providers
* Payment processors
* Professional advisers such as accountants, insurers or legal advisers
* Product manufacturers or suppliers where required for a coating warranty or product-related matter
* Government agencies, regulators or law-enforcement authorities where required by law
We do not sell or rent customer information to third parties.
8. Storage & Security
Method Autostyling takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Information may be stored electronically using reputable third-party platforms and service providers.
No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and therefore absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Marketing Communications
Where permitted by law, we may contact existing or prospective customers about Method Autostyling services, promotions or relevant updates.
You can ask us to stop sending marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using an unsubscribe option where one is provided.
We will continue to send necessary service-related communications relating to an active booking even if you have opted out of marketing.
10. Accessing or Correcting Your Information
You may contact Method Autostyling if you would like to request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or out of date.
We may need to verify your identity before providing access to personal information.
11. Retention of Information
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing services, maintaining business records, administering warranties and meeting legal, taxation or accounting obligations.
When information is no longer reasonably required, we may securely delete, destroy or de-identify it where appropriate.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
Method Autostyling is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those providers where appropriate.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Method Autostyling may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website, services or legal obligations.
The most current version will be published on our website.
14. Contact Us
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, would like to access or correct your personal information, or have a privacy concern, please contact:
Method Autostyling
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Email: methodautostyling@gmail.com
Phone: 0494617790