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Privacy Policy for PickingCars

Last Updated: 19/02/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PickingCars (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://lightslategray-ostrich-532291.hostingersite.com) and use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services, including:

a. Personal Information

When you create an account, list a vehicle, or contact us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Location (City and Country)
Billing and payment details (if applicable)

b. Vehicle Information

When listing a car, we collect:

Make and model
Year of manufacture
Mileage
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Images of the vehicle

c. Automatically Collected Data

When you use our website, we collect certain data automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and interaction data
Referral sources (how you found us)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and personalize our services
Facilitate car listings and transactions
Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
Improve website functionality and user experience
Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security
Comply with legal obligations and regulations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the type of information and how we use it:

Consent – When you provide explicit permission to receive marketing communications
Contractual Necessity – When processing is necessary for fulfilling a contract (e.g., processing transactions)
Legitimate Interests – When we have a valid reason to process your data without impacting your rights (e.g., fraud prevention)
Legal Obligation – When required to comply with the law

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:

a. With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and marketing.

b. Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as responding to legal requests, preventing fraud, or protecting user rights.

c. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity under the same privacy protections.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

a. GDPR (For EU Users)

Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability – Obtain your data in a portable format
Right to Object – Opt-out of data processing based on legitimate interests

b. CCPA (For California Residents)

Right to Know – Request details about the personal data we collect and share
Right to Delete – Request the deletion of your data
Right to Opt-Out – Decline the sale of personal information

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal data.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage users to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. If you wish to have your data deleted, please contact us.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage users to review it regularly.