1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile picture when you register.
- Listing Data: Vehicle details, photos, descriptions, and pricing you provide when creating listings.
- Communication Data: Messages exchanged between buyers and sellers through our platform.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, device information, and browser type for improving our services.
- Location Data: General location information to provide location-based search results.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the AutoNova platform
- To process your account registration and manage your profile
- To display your listings to potential buyers
- To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
- To send you important service notifications and updates
- To improve our platform, features, and user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- To enforce our Terms and Conditions
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your public profile information and listing details are visible to other users.
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Supabase for authentication and storage) that process data on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Safety: To protect the rights, safety, and property of AutoNova, our users, or the public.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication through Supabase, regular security reviews, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
6. 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 non-essential communications
- Export your data in a portable format
7. Cookies
AutoNova uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences (such as dark/light theme), and improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Children's Privacy
AutoNova is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at support@autonova.com or visit our Contact page.