Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register
• Profile Information: Contact preferences and any optional profile details
• Vehicle Listings: Car details, descriptions, photos, and pricing information
• Messages: Communications between buyers and sellers through our platform
• Contact Forms: Information submitted through contact or support forms

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, pages visited, features used
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Our Service: Enable account creation, listing management, and buyer-seller communication
• Facilitate Transactions: Share contact information between interested buyers and sellers
• Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and resolve issues
• Safety & Security: Monitor for fraud, abuse, and policy violations
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Information Sharing

When We Share Information

• Between Users: Contact information is shared when buyers express interest in listings (based on your contact preferences)
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of our business

What We Don't Do

• We don't sell your personal information to third parties
• We don't share your information for marketing purposes without consent
• We don't make your private messages public

4. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your information:

• Contact Preferences: Choose how buyers can contact you (email, phone, or platform messaging only)
• Account Settings: Update your profile information anytime
• Listing Visibility: Control when your listings are active or hidden
• Data Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure servers with encryption in transit and at rest
• Password hashing to protect account credentials
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Monitoring for suspicious activity and potential breaches

6. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary:

• Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for a reasonable period for reactivation
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
• Deleted Accounts: Most personal data is deleted within 90 days of account deletion

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Enable core website functionality

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• Analyze how our website is used (Google Analytics 4)
• Understand visitor behavior and popular content
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Generate anonymous usage statistics

Your Cookie Choices

• You can choose to accept only essential cookies or all cookies
• Essential cookies are required for the site to function properly
• You can change your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Preferences page
• Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality

Google Analytics

When you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to:

• Track page views and user interactions anonymously
• Understand which features are most popular
• Monitor website performance and loading times
• Generate reports on website usage trends

Google Analytics data is anonymized and we don't share personal information with Google for advertising purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

CarBazaar is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

CarBazaar is based in Ireland and operates under Irish and European Union data protection laws. If you're accessing our service from outside the EU, your information may be transferred to and processed in Ireland in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This privacy policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the "Last updated" date at the top
• Notify users of material changes via email or platform notice
• Continue to protect your information in accordance with the updated policy

12. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Object: Object to certain uses of your data
• Right to Complain: Contact your data protection authority