Privacy Policy

At Autotrader, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our online marketplace for buying and selling vehicles.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
• Vehicle information (e.g., make, modelel, year, VIN)
• Location data
• Usage data and browsing history on our platform
• Financial information for transactions (handled securely by our payment processors)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Facilitating car buying and selling transactions
• Providing personalized car listings and recommendations
• Improving our car search and filter functionality
• Offering tools for vehicle comparison and financing
• Generating vehicle history reports
• Communicating about your account and our services
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our auto marketplace

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Car dealerships and private sellers when you express interest in a vehicle
• Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics services)
• Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of sensitive information
• Regular security audits
• Strict access controls for our employees
• Continuous monitoring for potential breaches

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Control cookie preferences

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through our platform.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Autotrader Privacy Office
3003 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30319
Email: privacy@autotrader.com
Phone: (800) 555-1234

Last updated: May 15, 2024