1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from users:

a. Personal Information

• Name, email address, and account credentials when you create an account.

• Contact information if you communicate with us directly.

b. Non-Personal Information

• IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data.

• Search history and saved preferences to enhance user experience.

• Aggregated and anonymized data for analytics and service improvements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and improve our Service.

• To personalize your experience and recommend relevant car listings.

• To monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance functionality.

• To communicate with you regarding account updates, security, or marketing materials (where applicable and with your consent).

• To ensure compliance with our Terms of Service and enforce our policies.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell users’ personal data to third parties. However, we may share certain data under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share non-personal and anonymized data with third-party analytics and hosting providers to improve our Service.

• With Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

• With Affiliates and Partners: We may share anonymized or aggregated data with advertisers or affiliated businesses, but this will never include personally identifiable information.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control your cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage trends and improve our Service.

• Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising purposes (if applicable).

You may opt out of certain cookies, but doing so may impact your experience on our website.

5. Data Retention Policy

We retain user data indefinitely unless the user contacts us and requests data deletion. The following retention periods apply:

• User Account Data: Retained as long as the account remains active or until a deletion request is made.

• Search History & Preferences: Retained indefinitely unless the user requests deletion.

• Communication Data (Emails, Support Requests, etc.): Retained indefinitely unless the user requests deletion.

• Analytics & Aggregate Data: Retained indefinitely in anonymized form for business insights and service improvements.

• Legal & Security Logs: Retained as necessary to comply with legal requirements, security audits, and fraud prevention.

• Cookie & Tracking Data: Retention varies by cookie type (session cookies expire upon logout; persistent cookies expire after 30 days).

• Third-Party Data Sharing: If data is shared with service providers, retention is governed by their policies, but FindMeCars ensures compliance with industry standards.

6. Third-Party Privacy Policies

FindMeCars aggregates car listings from third-party websites, but we are not affiliated with their privacy policies. Users who visit these external sources via our platform should review the privacy policies of each third-party website individually. We are not responsible for how external websites handle user data.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. User Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.

• Opt-out of marketing communications.

• Request a copy of the data we store about you.

• Restrict the processing of your data in certain cases.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at  contact-us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take appropriate measures to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us via our contact form at contact-us.

By using FindMeCars, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.