PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Welcome to Emission First LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a GCAF certified emissions testing station located at 3833 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30519. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle any information we collect through our website at emissionfirst.com and through your interactions with our business.

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

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you contact us through our website, call us, or visit our location, you may voluntarily provide us with information such as:

• Your name
• Your phone number or email address
• Your vehicle information (make, model, year, license plate number)
• Any questions or messages you send us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our website and time spent on those pages
• Referring website or search terms that led you to our site
• Device type — desktop, mobile, or tablet

Information from Google Business Profile

If you leave a review on our Google Business Profile or interact with our listing on Google Maps, that information is governed by Google's own privacy policy. We receive and respond to reviews but do not control how Google stores or uses that data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, questions, or service requests
• To provide our emissions testing services to you at our Buford, GA location
• To submit your vehicle's test results to the Georgia Clean Air Force (GCAF) database as required by Georgia state law
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To understand how customers find and interact with our business
• To communicate with you about your test results or appointment if applicable
• To comply with applicable state and federal laws governing emissions testing

Georgia Emissions Testing and State Reporting

As a GCAF certified emissions testing station, we are legally required to submit your vehicle's test results to the Georgia Clean Air Force database. This submission includes your vehicle identification information and test results. This is a mandatory requirement of operating as a certified testing station in Georgia and is governed by state law.

The information submitted to GCAF is used to confirm emissions compliance for vehicle registration renewal through the Georgia Department of Revenue. We do not control how the state of Georgia stores or uses this information beyond our required submission.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:

• Essential cookies that allow the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site — we may use Google Analytics for this purpose
• Google Maps embeds that may set cookies when you interact with our map

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our website. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

Our website and business operations may involve the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Maps and Google Business Profile — for location information and customer reviews
• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
• WhatsApp — for customer communication through our WhatsApp link
• Georgia Clean Air Force (GCAF) — for mandatory test result submission
• Georgia Department of Revenue — for registration compliance verification

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any personal information you share with us from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our website uses standard web security practices, and we limit access to personal information to staff who need it to provide our services.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain vehicle test records as required by Georgia state law for emissions testing compliance. Other personal information you share with us, such as contact inquiries, is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request or as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations
• The right to opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us directly. We are happy to address any concerns.