CarAssistant AI Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Introduction
[Placeholder: Welcome message. Explain the purpose of the Privacy Policy: to inform users about how their personal data is collected, used, shared, and protected when using the CarAssistant AI website and services (https://carassistant.ai/). Mention commitment to privacy.]
Information We Collect
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- Information You Provide Directly: (e.g., name, email, contact details, payment information, vehicle details provided during registration or service use).
- Information Collected Automatically: (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, usage data, cookies, logs - link to Cookie Policy if applicable).
- Information from Third Parties: (e.g., if using third-party logins or integrations, specify what data is received).
How We Use Your Information
[Placeholder: Explain the purposes for collecting and using the data.]
- To Provide and Improve Services: (e.g., operate the website, manage accounts, process transactions, personalize experience, develop new features).
- Communication: (e.g., respond to inquiries, send service updates, marketing communications - mention opt-out).
- Analytics and Performance: (e.g., monitor usage, analyze trends, improve performance).
- Security and Fraud Prevention: (e.g., protect the platform, detect threats).
- Legal Compliance: (e.g., comply with legal obligations, enforce terms).
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
[Placeholder: Explain when and with whom data might be shared.]
- Service Providers: (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services - mention they act on instructions).
- Legal Requirements: (e.g., response to subpoenas, court orders, legal process).
- Business Transfers: (e.g., in case of merger, acquisition, sale of assets).
- With Your Consent: (e.g., for specific purposes not covered here).
- Aggregated or De-identified Data: (e.g., data that does not identify individuals).
Data Retention
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Data Security
[Placeholder: Describe the security measures implemented to protect personal data (e.g., technical and organizational measures). Acknowledge that no system is 100% secure.]
Your Data Protection Rights
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- Access: Right to request access to their personal data.
- Rectification: Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): Right to request deletion of data under certain conditions.
- Restriction of Processing: Right to limit how data is processed.
- Data Portability: Right to receive data in a portable format.
- Objection: Right to object to processing (especially for direct marketing).
- Withdraw Consent: Right to withdraw consent at any time.
[Placeholder: Explain how users can exercise these rights, e.g., through account settings or by contacting support at admin@carassistant.ai. Mention the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.]
Children's Privacy
[Placeholder: State whether the service is directed to children under a certain age (e.g., 13 or 16). Explain policy regarding collection of data from children, e.g., not knowingly collected, parental consent required, etc.]
International Data Transfers
[Placeholder: Similar to DPA, explain if data is transferred internationally and the safeguards used (e.g., SCCs, adequacy decisions).]
Changes to This Privacy Policy
[Placeholder: Explain that the policy may be updated and how users will be notified (e.g., posting on website, email). Encourage periodic review.]
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: admin@carassistant.ai.