Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
At Car Market 24, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or list a vehicle, we may collect:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials
- Location information (state/suburb)
- Profile information you choose to provide
Vehicle Listing Information
When you create a listing, we collect details about the vehicle including make, model, year, odometer reading, photos, and description.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including:
- Pages visited and features used
- Search queries and filters applied
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and general location
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process and display your vehicle listings
- Enable communication between buyers and sellers
- Send important updates about your account or listings
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:
- With other users: Your listing information and contact details (as provided) are visible to potential buyers when you create a listing.
- Service providers: We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, etc.).
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and employee training
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our platform
- Improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.
7. Children's Privacy
Car Market 24 is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Please use our contact form to get in touch.
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia