Privacy Policy

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At BuySellCars.shop, we aim to replicate a clean, “retail store” feel for car transactions. That commitment extends to how we handle your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

a. Account & Profile Information

Full name, email address, phone number, and location (for filter-based “shop” searches).
Password (securely hashed) to protect your account.

b. Listing Information

Vehicle details (make, model, year, price, mileage, condition).
High-quality photos that you upload (our system optimizes these for faster browsing).
Product-style descriptions you enter, including optional “features” or “accessories” fields.

c. Browsing & Interaction Data

IP address, device type, browser information to ensure site stability.
Filter preferences (price range, brand, mileage cap) to personalize your “shop” experience.
Favorited items, comparison lists, and time spent on specific listings.

d. Communications & Transactions

Messages between buyers and sellers—encrypted and only stored as long as needed.
Payment transaction records for any premium listing upgrades (processed via third-party payment gateways). We do not store credit card data.

2. How We Use Your Information

Shop Experience Personalization: Use your filter settings and browsing habits to show you relevant listings “shelf-style,” similar to an online retail store.
Account Security & Management: Authenticate logins, detect suspicious behavior, and allow you to manage preferences.
Customer Support: Access chat logs to resolve inquiries or disputes quickly.
Optional Marketing: With your opt-in, send weekly “Deals of the Week” emails featuring new or featured listings.

3. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Hosting & Infrastructure Providers: For site uptime and performance.
Analytics Providers: Strictly anonymized data to improve the “shop” interface.
Payment Processors: Only the details necessary to complete a transaction for a premium feature.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to address fraud or security threats.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and must adhere to strict data-handling standards.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies: Required to keep you logged in, maintain secure sessions, and power checkout-like features for “shopping.”
Preference Cookies: Remember your filter choices (e.g., price range, preferred brands) so you don’t have to reconfigure every visit.
Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized browsing patterns to refine our site layout and ensure fast page loads.

You may disable non-essential cookies in your browser, but “shop” features (like “recently viewed”) may not function fully.

5. Data Retention

Active Accounts & Listings: Data persists as long as your account is active.
Deleted or Inactive Accounts: Publicly remove data within 48 hours; fully purge personal information (except aggregated analytics) within 60 days.
Analytics Data: Aggregated or anonymized metrics stored indefinitely to track site performance and user experience trends.

6. Your Rights & Choices

View & Edit: Log in to manage your profile, listing details, and “shopping” preferences at any time.
Delete Account: Email privacy@buysellcars.shop. We’ll remove your public data within 48 hours and complete a full purge within 60 days.
Marketing Opt-Out: Use the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email to stop receiving marketing communications.

7. Security Practices

We enforce SSL/TLS encryption on all pages handling personal or payment data.
PCI Compliance: We don’t store card details directly; our payment partners handle all credit/debit transactions under PCI DSS guidelines.
Access Controls & Audits: Staff access to personal data is restricted by role-based permissions; monthly security audits check for vulnerabilities.

8. Third-Party Integrations

BuySellCars.shop may integrate third-party tools (e.g., analytics dashboards, social media sharing widgets). We do not control their data practices. Review each provider’s privacy policy before granting permissions.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are for individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may evolve as we add new “shop-style” features or as regulations change. The “Effective Date” will mark the most recent revision. Continued use of BuySellCars.shop signifies acceptance of any updates.