Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Auto Color Imports LLC ("ACI", "we", "us", "our") provides the ACI Auto Color mobile application as a free service to our professional customers in the automotive paint industry.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. By using ACI Auto Color, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

Account Information

• Email address (for authentication and account recovery)
• Username (for personalization)
• Company name (for business verification)
• User role (admin or customer)

Formula and Usage Data

• Vehicle information (Year, Make, Model)
• Paint codes searched or used
• Mix dates and target quantities
• ACI Formula components (toner codes and weights)
• Optional notes about color matches
• Search history within the app

Technical Information

We may automatically collect device information including app version, device type, and operating system for troubleshooting and improvement purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Account Management

• To create and manage your user account
• To authenticate your access to the application
• To provide customer support
• To communicate important updates about the service

Application Functionality

• To provide color formula search and scaling features
• To enable formula sharing and collaboration
• To save your preferences and settings

Research & Development

• To analyze paint formulas and identify optimization opportunities
• To train AI models for predictive color matching
• To improve formula accuracy and achieve higher first-time match rates
• To enhance our product catalog and reduce material waste

Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored using Supabase cloud infrastructure with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of ACI, our users, or the public

Formula data collected is considered proprietary to ACI and is used solely for internal research, development, and service improvement.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at admin@autocolorimports.com.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@autocolorimports.com.

Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for business use by professionals in the automotive paint industry. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our app uses Supabase for authentication and data storage. Supabase's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, which can be found at https://supabase.com/privacy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, through in-app notifications or email.

Contact Us

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