PRIVACY POLICY — QUICK CARS FINDER LTD

1. INTRODUCTION

Quick Cars Finder LTD ("Quick Cars Finder," "we," "our," or "us") operates an online vehicle-classified marketplace enabling users to advertise, discover, buy, and sell vehicles through our digital platform. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and maintaining a transparent framework that explains how data is collected, used, shared, protected, and retained.

This Privacy Policy describes your rights, the principles governing our processing of your data, and the measures we implement to safeguard your information. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the data practices outlined herein.

2. SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This policy applies to:

• Our website
• Mobile browsing of our platform
• Communications with our support and legal teams
• Advertisements and social media interactions
• All services facilitated through Quick Cars Finder

This policy does not apply to:

• Third-party websites you navigate to via external links
• Transactions conducted offline between buyers and sellers
• Vehicle inspection outcomes or third-party mechanic reports

3. DEFINITIONS

Account

A unique account registered to access platform features.

Personal Data

Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Service

All services, functionalities, and tools provided through Quick Cars Finder.

Device

Any device used to access the Platform, such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.

Usage Data

Information automatically collected from interactions with our Service.

Service Providers

Third-party companies engaged to support platform operations.

Cookies

Data files stored on your Device to enable functionality and analytics.

4. CATEGORIES OF DATA WE COLLECT

We collect a wide range of information to deliver a secure, functional, and personalized vehicle marketplace.

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Registration: Full name, phone number, email address, password.
• Vehicle Listing Information:
  • Photos and videos
  • Vehicle details (VIN, mileage, model year, body type, engine details)
  • Condition reports, accident disclosures, pricing
• Identity Verification Data: Government-issued ID, BVN confirmation, or proof of ownership (where applicable).
• Communications: Emails, customer support messages, dispute resolution information.
• Premium Services Purchases: Payment information handled securely by integrated processors.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geolocation
• Browser type, OS version, device attributes
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages
• Links clicked and search queries
• Referring URLs and visit timestamps
• Device identifiers
• Fraud-detection fingerprints

This data supports security, analytics, and platform improvement.

4.3 Tracking, Cookies, and Similar Technologies

We use:

• Cookies for authentication, preferences, and performance
• Session logs for user behavior
• Device fingerprints to prevent fraud
• Pixel tags for measuring ad effectiveness
• Behavioral analytics to optimize the user journey

Details are provided in our full Cookie Policy.

4.4 Data from Third-Party Integrations

We work with reputable external services, including:

• Microsoft Clarity - Used for behavioral analytics such as heatmaps, navigation patterns, click and scroll insights. Helps improve user experience and detect abnormal activity.
• Twilio - Facilitates SMS notifications, verification codes, and buyer-seller communication alerts. Certain contact information is shared securely with Twilio solely for delivery purposes.
• Advertising Networks - Your publicly visible listing content (images, title, price, and short description) may be used in social media promotional campaigns run by Quick Cars Finder.

5. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We process data to:

5.1 Deliver the Core Service

• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable posting and viewing of vehicle listings
• Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers

5.2 Improve Platform Quality

• Analyze user behavior
• Optimize search and recommendations
• Enhance usability and speed
• Resolve bugs and crashes

5.3 Ensure Trust, Safety & Fraud Prevention

• Detect fake accounts
• Verify ownership claims
• Identify stolen vehicles
• Prevent odometer fraud and misrepresentation
• Block suspicious transactions
• Enforce Terms of Use

5.4 Marketing & Personalization

• Show relevant vehicle recommendations
• Display targeted promotions
• Send service announcements and updates
• Run listing advertisements on social platforms

5.5 Compliance with Law

• Respond to law enforcement requests
• Comply with anti-fraud and cybersecurity obligations
• Retain information required by financial regulations

6. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF DATA

We do NOT sell personal data.

We may share data under the following conditions:

6.1 With Service Providers

Examples:

• Cloud hosting and database management
• Analytics (Clarity, Google Analytics)
• Communications (Twilio)
• Payment processing
• Marketing automation
• Security and fraud prevention systems

6.2 During Corporate Transactions

If Quick Cars Finder undergoes:

• Acquisition
• Merger
• Asset transfer

Your data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.

6.3 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information:

• When required by court order
• To protect our legal rights
• To prevent harm, fraud, or threats
• To assist ongoing investigations

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA STORAGE

Your data may be processed or stored in locations outside Nigeria, including Europe or the United States, depending on where our cloud servers or partners operate. We ensure that all transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain:

• Account data: until account deletion
• Listing data: for legal compliance or fraud monitoring
• Communication logs: up to 5 years
• Billing records: as required by law
• Security logs: up to 2 years for cyber-risk analysis

Upon request, we may delete or anonymize data unless legally restricted.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

You may:

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Request data correction
• Request data deletion
• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing
• Object to marketing
• Disable tracking technologies

Send requests to: legal@quickcarsfinder.com

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Service is strictly for users aged 18 and above.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. SECURITY MEASURES

We use:

• Data encryption
• Secure access controls
• Multi-layered firewalls
• Fraud-detection systems
• Continuous security audits

No system is 100% secure, but we implement industry-leading safeguards.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review respective privacy policies before proceeding.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted clearly, and continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or rights requests:

📧 legal@quickcarsfinder.com
📧 support@quickcarsfinder.com

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