Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our Platform.

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (display name, location)
• Payment and billing information
• Auction listings and item descriptions
• Comments, messages, and communications
• Support inquiries and feedback

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Referral sources and exit pages

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Sending notifications about auctions you are watching or bidding on
• Responding to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Sending promotional communications (with your consent)
• Monitoring and analyzing usage trends to improve our Platform
• Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other policies
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Other Users

When you participate in an auction, certain information may be visible to other users, including your display name, bid history, and comments. If you win an auction, your contact information will be shared with the seller to facilitate the transaction.

3.2 With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer service.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Platform
• Personalize your experience
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Platform.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server infrastructure, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your personal information
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@petrolheadmotor.com.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Platform after we post any modifications constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: