AutoBroker Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At AutoBroker (www.autobroker.cy), we are committed to protecting your personal data and maintaining transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information across our website, mobile applications, and the Digital Garage ecosystem (collectively, the "Platform").
This policy complies with:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
The Cyprus Processing of Personal Data (Protection of Individuals) Law.
2. Data Controller
AutoBroker is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data. For any inquiries, you may contact our legal department at legal@autobroker.cy.
3. Information We Collect
We collect data to provide a seamless "Buy, Sell, Manage" experience.
3.1 Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, and postal address. 3.2 Digital Garage Data: Vehicle identification numbers (VIN), service history records, and ownership documents you choose to upload. 3.3 Financial Data: For premium packages, payments are processed via Stripe. AutoBroker does not store your credit card details; we only receive confirmation of payment and basic billing info (name/address). 3.4 Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns collected via Google Analytics. 3.5 Social Media Login: Data from Facebook/Google if used for registration (name, email, profile photo).
4. Marketplace Data Visibility
As a transparent marketplace:
Public Listings: Your name, phone number (if chosen), and vehicle details will be visible to potential buyers.
B2B Interactions: If you interact with a professional dealer, your contact interest may be shared with that business to facilitate the trade.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Contractual Necessity: To manage your account and listings.
Legitimate Interest: To detect fraud, improve platform performance, and provide analytics.
Legal Obligation: To comply with Cyprus tax and regulatory laws.
Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
6. Third-Party Services & Advertising
Payment Processing: We use Stripe. Their privacy policy governs your financial data.
Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior.
Advertisements: Our platform displays ads from third-party companies. These companies may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit to AutoBroker and other sites.
7. Data Storage & International Transfers
Your data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we use service providers outside the EEA (e.g., Google or Stripe in the USA), we ensure "Standard Contractual Clauses" (SCCs) are in place to maintain EU-level protection.
8. Data Retention
Account Data: Retained while the account is active plus 5 years for legal defense.
Digital Garage Records: Deleted upon account closure or user deletion, unless linked to a historical transaction.
Billing Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with Cyprus Tax Department requirements.
9. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
Access your data.
Correct inaccuracies.
Delete your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
Object to direct marketing.
Data Portability (receive your data in a structured format).
Withdraw Consent at any time.
10. Contact Us
To exercise your rights or file a request:
📞 Phone: +357 94 022222
📧 Email: legal@autobroker.cy
📍 Authority: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner (www.dataprotection.gov.cy).