Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide our services and ensure a smooth connection between car buyers and dealerships. The types of information we collect include:
1.1. Information from Customers:
- Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number), financing preferences, driving license details.
- Inquiry Data: Any additional information provided when inquiring about a vehicle or scheduling a test drive.
1.2. Information from Dealerships:
- Business Information: Dealership name, registration, contact details.
- Vehicle Listing Information: Car details, prices, location, and terms.
1.3 Automatic Data Collection:
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1. For Customers:
- To facilitate the connection between customers and dealerships.
- To process and manage vehicle inquiries and test drive requests.
- To improve our services and enhance user experience.
2.2. For Dealerships:
- To verify the legitimacy of vehicle listings and prevent fraudulent activities.
- To provide resources for car listing and customer management.
- To communicate with you regarding customer inquiries, sales, or updates related to the platform.
2.3. General Purposes:
- To maintain the security and integrity of the website.
- To comply with legal requirements.
- To respond to user inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve disputes.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
3.1. With Dealerships (for Customers):
- If you inquire about a vehicle, your details, such as name and contact information, will be shared with the relevant dealership.
3.2. With Customers (for Dealerships):
- Customers will see the vehicle information you provide when listing cars on the platform.
- Your contact information will only be shared with customers who submit inquiries or schedule test drives.
3.3. Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information to authorities if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect our legal rights and safety, and that of others.
4. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your personal information. We use reasonable security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage, to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information.
However, please note that no method of online data transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to certain legal obligations).
- Withdraw your consent to the processing of your information, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
AutoFame uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and improve our services.
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
7. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
AutoFame
Email: autofame1@gmail.com
Office: 1 Rifle Range Rd, Baragwanath, Johannesburg South, 2091
