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Data Processing Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Auto Advisor Online (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Data Processing Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. It outlines the legal basis for processing personal data, data security measures, and the roles and responsibilities associated with data processing.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We may process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: We may process personal data to fulfill a contract or take steps to enter into a contract with users, such as providing access to our automotive advice services.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process personal data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website, services, and customer experience. We will ensure that the processing respects users’ rights and interests.
  • Consent: We may seek user consent to process personal data for specific purposes, such as email marketing. Users have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

3. Types of Personal Data Processed

We may process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Names and email addresses provided by users for account registration and communication.
  • Usage Information: Data related to users’ interactions with our website and services, including IP addresses, browser type, and device information.
  • User-Generated Content: Information provided by users in the question section, processed by a third-party application via API.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Users can request data deletion in accordance with our Data Retention and Deletion Policy.

6. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Data Controller: Auto Advisor Online is the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.
  • Data Processor: Third-party service providers may act as data processors, processing personal data on our behalf. We ensure that data processors adhere to data protection obligations.

7. International Data Transfers

We may transfer personal data to third parties or service providers located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). Such transfers will comply with applicable data protection laws, and we will take necessary safeguards to protect the data.

8. Accessing  Information Regarding Your Data

For inquiries related to this Data Processing Policy or to exercise your rights under data protection laws, such as data deletion. Or, to see what data if any we hold relating to you, please contact us at info@autoadvisor.online.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Data Processing Policy to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated to users.