1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how OnlyCarsMalta ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal data when you use our website and services. By using OnlyCarsMalta, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, list a vehicle, or contact a seller. This includes:
- Identity Data: Name, surname, and username.
- Contact Data: Email address and phone number (if provided for listings).
- Vehicle Data: Photos, descriptions, and technical specifications of vehicles you list.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including search queries and viewed listings.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you requested (e.g., publishing your car listing, facilitating chat).
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our platform.
- Consent: For optional marketing communications or specific features (which you can withdraw at any time).
4. How do we use your information?
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience: helping us present vehicles that match your interests.
- To improve customer service: responding effectively to your support requests.
- To process transactions: ensuring your listings are published and managed correctly.
- To send periodic emails: updates regarding your account, listing status, or relevant platform news.
5. Data Retention
- We store personal data associated with your account for as long as your account remains active.
- If you close your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days.
- Vehicle listing data may be retained in an anonymized format for historical pricing analysis.
6. Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use secure servers and SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt data transmission. We do not store credit card details on our servers; all payments are processed by secure third-party payment gateways.
7. Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email services), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us via our Help page.