Privacy Policy
Cool Runnings Towing LLC, doing business as Cool Runnings Towing & Junk Cars ("we," "us," or "our"), operates this website and provides towing, roadside assistance, and junk car buying services across Greater New Orleans and surrounding Louisiana parishes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us for a quote, request towing or roadside assistance, sell us a junk car, or communicate with us by phone, text, or web form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Phone number and/or email address
- Physical address or service location
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, drivetrain, VIN, condition)
- Description of the situation or service needed
- Tow destination or delivery address
- Photos of your vehicle sent by text or email (for junk car quotes or service assessment)
- Title and ownership documentation (for junk car purchases only)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website or search query
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through standard web server logs and may also be collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Dispatch towing and roadside assistance to your location
- Confirm appointments, ETAs, and service details
- Process and communicate about your service request
- Provide cash offers for junk cars and coordinate free tow-away pickups
- Send service confirmations and follow-up communications
- Complete the legal transfer of vehicle ownership when purchasing junk cars
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, or support requests
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the services you request.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Tow destination shops or dealers: If you request a tow to a specific shop, dealership, or address, we may share your name, vehicle information, and estimated arrival time with the receiving facility to coordinate delivery.
- Salvage yards and recyclers: When you sell us a junk car, we may share vehicle and title information with licensed salvage yards, recyclers, or auto dismantlers to comply with Louisiana vehicle disposal and title transfer requirements.
- Service providers: We may use third-party service providers (such as scheduling software, CRM tools, or website hosting) who access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Types of cookies we may use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Advertising cookies: Used by advertising platforms such as Google Ads to serve relevant advertisements. These may track browsing behavior across websites.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality. You can also opt out of Google's advertising cookies at adssettings.google.com.
5. Google Ads and Remarketing
We may use Google Ads, including remarketing features, to advertise our towing, roadside, and junk car services. Google may use cookies to show our ads to people who have previously visited our website across the Google Display Network. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
6. SMS & Text Message Communications
When you text us at (504) 616-8357 for service, a cash offer, or general inquiries, your phone number and the contents of your messages are used solely to respond to your request and coordinate service. We do not send unsolicited marketing text messages. Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply. You can opt out of any text communication at any time by replying STOP.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Customer service records are typically retained for three to seven years in accordance with standard business practices. Vehicle title and transfer records related to junk car purchases are retained for the period required by Louisiana state law.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information using industry-standard practices.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our Google Business Profile, Instagram page, and other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements, including those related to vehicle title transfers)
- Opt out of marketing communications
Residents of states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws (such as California, Virginia, Colorado, and others) may have additional rights under those laws, including the right to know what personal information we collect about you and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable time frame.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to this Privacy Policy or our services shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
3710 Rue Nichole, New Orleans, LA 70131
Phone: (504) 616-8357
Email: coolrunningstow@gmail.com
Locally Owned · Fully Insured · 24/7 Dispatch
Service Area: Greater New Orleans, Louisiana & Surrounding Parishes
