Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
Information We Collect
When you create an account on SouthernILCarShows.com or our Android app, we collect:
- Account information: Username, email address, and password (encrypted)
- Zip code: Used to calculate distances to events (stored locally on your device)
- Saved events: Events you add to your personal calendar
- Submitted content: Events, photos, and comments you post
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the service
- To show you events near your location
- To send event reminder notifications (if enabled)
- To display your submitted events and photos to other users
- To prevent spam and abuse
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not track your precise GPS location
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- We do not use your data for targeted advertising
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- AI text recognition: We use third-party AI services to extract text from uploaded flyer images. Images are processed for text recognition only and are not permanently stored by the service provider.
- PayPal: For sponsor subscription payments. PayPal's privacy policy applies to payment transactions.
- Google AdSense: May display ads on the site. Google may use cookies for ad personalization. See Google's privacy policy for details.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use:
- Session cookies: To keep you logged in
- Local storage: To save your zip code and event preferences on your device
Data Security
Your password is encrypted using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt). Contact information submitted with events is only visible to registered members, not to the public or search engines.
Contact Information Protection
Phone numbers and email addresses submitted as event contact info are securely protected and only displayed to registered, logged-in users. This information is not visible to anonymous visitors, search engines, or web scrapers.
Your Rights
You can:
- Delete your account at any time using the form below
- Request a copy of your data
- Remove events or photos you've submitted
Delete My Account
If you'd like to delete your account and all associated data (saved events, submitted events, photos, comments), you can do so below. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.
Please log in first to delete your account.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:
admin@southernilcarshows.com