Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, username)
• Profile information (car details, modifications, photos)
• Content you create (posts, comments, photos, stories)
• Communications with us and other users

Information We Get From Your Use of Our Services

• Device information and identifiers
• Usage data and interactions with our platform
• Technical information about your browser and device

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and maintain your account
• Enable you to share content and interact with other users
• Communicate with you about our services
• Ensure safety and security of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information:

• With other users: Your profile and posts are visible to other CarGram users
• With service providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform
• For legal reasons: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth for authentication. When you sign in with Google, we only access:

• Your basic profile information (name and email)
• Your Google account ID for authentication purposes

We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, or other Google services.

Cloudinary

We use Cloudinary to store and optimize images you upload. Your images are processed and stored securely according to Cloudinary's privacy practices.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your account information
• Control what information you share publicly
• Delete your posts and content
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of certain communications

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, though some information may be retained for legal or safety reasons.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

CarGram is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us through our platform's feedback system or at the contact information provided in our Terms of Service.