Privacy Policy
BYOT AUTO PARTS – PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 9.9.2023 | Last Updated: March 2026
BYOT Auto Parts (“BYOT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, interact with our SMS programs, or engage with any BYOT Auto Parts services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy applies to all BYOT Auto Parts locations, including Waco, Bryan/College Station, Beaumont, Baton Rouge, and Jackson, and complies with applicable privacy requirements under the State of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and federal guidelines.
⚠️ MOBILE MESSAGING / SMS OPT-IN DISCLAIMER
No mobile information (including SMS opt-in data, phone numbers, or consent records) will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This data will not be sold, rented, or traded. SMS consent and opt-in information is collected solely for the purpose of delivering the messaging program you have agreed to receive from BYOT Auto Parts. All other uses are strictly prohibited.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with BYOT Auto Parts, you may provide:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing or billing address
- SMS opt-in consent
- Vehicle information (when selling a car)
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment processors)
- Account login details (if applicable)
- Form submissions, inquiries, or customer service messages
- Social media communications
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you use the BYOT Auto Parts website, mobile app, or digital services, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and mobile device identifiers
- Location data (if enabled on your device)
- Pages visited and timestamps
- Clickstream data and usage analytics
- Referring URLs
- Session duration
- Interaction with website features
We use cookies, pixel tags, analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), and server logs to collect this information.
C. SMS Messaging Data (10DLC-Compliant)
If you opt in to receive SMS communications from BYOT, we may collect:
- Your mobile phone number
- Delivery and read receipts
- Messaging history
- SMS keyword interactions (e.g., STOP, HELP)
- Consent records required by carriers and federal law
We do NOT share SMS opt-in data, phone numbers, or message content with third parties for marketing purposes. This is a firm policy with no exceptions.
D. Information From Other Sources
We may receive additional information from:
- Third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- Social media platforms
- Public records (e.g., vehicle ownership details when selling a car)
- Lead generation platforms
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
Provide and Improve Services
- Operate and maintain the website and mobile app
- Process transactions
- Provide customer support
- Personalize user experience
- Diagnose technical issues
Communicate With You
- Respond to inquiries
- Send service messages, appointment confirmations, or transactional updates
- Deliver marketing or promotional SMS (with your explicit opt-in consent)
- Email newsletters, updates, or offers (if subscribed)
Business Operations
- Conduct internal analytics
- Prevent fraud or misuse of services
- Measure the performance of campaigns or content
- Develop new products or features
Legal & Compliance
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Respond to law enforcement requests
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and carrier requirements
3. HOW WE DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
We may disclose information to:
Service Providers & Contractors, including providers of payment processing, website hosting, messaging platforms, email/SMS delivery, CRM, and analytics services. These parties are contractually prohibited from selling or using your information for their own marketing purposes.
Business Transfers — your information may be shared in connection with mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, or restructuring.
Compliance & Safety — we may disclose information when required to comply with state or federal law, cooperate with law enforcement, protect BYOT’s rights, or prevent fraud.
We Do Not Sell Personal Information. BYOT Auto Parts does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. YOUR CHOICES & CONTROLS
SMS Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any text message at any time. For help, reply HELP or email info@byotautoparts.com.
Email Communications:Â Click “unsubscribe” in any marketing email.
Cookies:Â You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Data Deletion Requests: Email info@byotautoparts.com to request deletion of your personal data.
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement strict administrative, technical, and physical measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information.
6. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, by sending a notification.
8. CONTACT US
For questions, concerns, or data requests:
BYOT Auto Parts Email: info@byotautoparts.com Website: https://www.byotautoparts.com/privacy-policy/
Locations: Waco TX | Bryan/College Station TX | Beaumont TX | Baton Rouge LA | Jackson MS
