Privacy Policy
Introduction
Auto Market Bulgaria ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, and services (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Profile information and preferences
- Communication records (messages, inquiries)
- Payment information (if applicable)
Vehicle Information
When you list a vehicle, we collect:
- Vehicle details (make, model, year, specifications)
- Vehicle images and descriptions
- Pricing and location information
- Contact information for vehicle inquiries
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Location data (if enabled)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- To process transactions and manage your account
- To communicate with you about your account and our Service
- To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Public Information
Certain information is publicly visible on our Service:
- Vehicle listings (including images, descriptions, and specifications)
- Public profile information (if you choose to make it public)
- Reviews and ratings (if applicable)
Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
- Hosting and cloud storage providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Analytics and marketing service providers
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 13. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your use of our Service. Cookies are small text files placed on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Service and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
By using Auto Market Bulgaria, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our data practices as described herein.