🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our app, you may provide the following information:

• Vehicle Information: Car registration number, brand, model, year, engine capacity, fuel type, and transmission type
• Location Data: Country selection for regional market analysis
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app features

1.2 Information We Automatically Collect

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Network Information: Internet connectivity status for app functionality
• App Analytics: Feature usage, crash reports, and performance data

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
• Financial information or payment details
• Location tracking or GPS coordinates
• Camera or photo access
• Contact list or personal files
• Social media accounts or profiles

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Car Valuation Services: To provide accurate market value estimates based on your vehicle details
• Market Analysis: To generate regional pricing and market trend reports
• App Improvement: To enhance app functionality and user experience
• Technical Support: To troubleshoot issues and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. App Permissions

Our app requests minimal permissions to function properly:

We do NOT request:

• Camera or photo access
• Location or GPS access
• Storage or file access
• Contact list access
• Microphone access
• Phone or SMS access

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Vehicle information is temporarily processed for valuation purposes
• No personal data is permanently stored on our servers
• App preferences and settings are stored locally on your device
• Valuation history may be cached locally for improved performance

4.2 Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• We implement secure API communication practices
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• No sensitive data is stored in plain text

4.3 Data Retention

• Vehicle information is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• Technical logs are retained for 30 days for troubleshooting purposes
• Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated

5. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services for the following purposes:

• Market Data Providers: To obtain current automotive market information
• Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve performance
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We ensure that any third-party service we use maintains appropriate privacy and security standards.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Your Rights

• Access: You can request information about data we have about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your data
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

6.2 Your Choices

• You can uninstall the app at any time to stop data collection
• You can clear app data through your device settings
• You can contact us to request data deletion

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Our app is designed to work globally. When you use our services, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that:

• All data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws
• Appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information
• Third-party services meet international privacy standards

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
• We will notify users of significant changes through the app
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interest: To provide car valuation services and improve our app
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information for specific features
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations