Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number) during registration.
• Vehicle listing details (make, model, year, photos, description).
• Communication data when you contact sellers or our support team.
• Usage data (pages visited, search queries, device information).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our marketplace services.
• To process your listings and connect you with buyers or sellers.
• To send notifications about your account and listings.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored in MongoDB Atlas with enterprise-grade encryption. We use HTTPS for all data transmission and bcrypt for password hashing. NextAuth.js manages secure session tokens. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.

4. Cookies

We use cookies for session management (NextAuth.js) and analytics. Essential cookies are required for the platform to function. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (payment processors, cloud hosting) solely for the purpose of operating our platform.

6. Your Rights

• Access your personal data at any time from your dashboard.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt out of marketing communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.