Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy governs how our online store for automotive and motorcycle parts and accessories collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and providing transparency about our data practices.

Part 1: Information We Collect

1.1 Location Information

We may collect your general or precise geolocation data to enhance your shopping experience. With your explicit consent, we collect precise geolocation to provide:

• Local inventory availability at nearby stores

• Finding authorized installation and repair centers

• Accurate delivery time estimates

• Location-specific promotions and events

• Weather-based product recommendations

You can manage or disable precise geolocation collection at any time through your device settings menu.

1.2 Communication Information

We collect all communications you engage in on our platform:

• Product reviews and ratings for auto parts

• Questions and answers about vehicle compatibility

• Comments on content uploaded by other users

• Discussions in community forums about vehicle modifications

• Messages exchanged with other users

• Feedback submitted to our customer support team

1.3 Marketing and Advertising Information

We collect information to understand your preferences:

• Interests based on platform usage and purchase history

• Responses to surveys about automotive needs

• Participation in promotions and contests

• Preferences for marketing content

• Communication preferences for specific vehicle types

• Newsletter and alert subscription data

1.4 User-Generated Content

We collect content you choose to share:

• Profile photos and avatars

• Videos of vehicle builds and modifications

• Audio recordings about your experiences

• Images uploaded with product reviews

• Content shared in community features

1.5 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Hardware attributes

• Session counts and duration

• Unique visitor statistics

• Page views and navigation patterns

Part 2: Information from Third Parties

2.1 Social Media Information

When you log in through social platforms, we receive:

• Username and profile picture

• Login authentication details

• Public profile information

2.2 Communication Information

We receive from third-party channels:

• Customer support interactions

• Dispute and complaint records

• Correspondence via chat, telephone, or email

• Records from integrated service providers

2.3 Verification Services

Third parties provide:

• Anti-fraud and anti-money laundering checks

• Identity verification results

• Due diligence information

• Contact and company details

2.4 Affiliate Information

We receive data about your interactions with affiliated company products and services.

2.5 Chat Information

Our messaging partners share:

• Chat conversations between users

• Device information

• Conversation history for compliance

2.6 Review Information

Third-party review platforms may share information about your participation in product reviews.

Part 3: Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Recipients of Personal Information

We share information with:

• Other users for transaction facilitation

• Affiliated companies and their service providers

• Business partners offering complementary services

• Marketing and advertising platforms including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• Verification and due diligence service providers

• Payment processors and financial institutions

• Credit risk assessment providers

• Logistics and shipping partners

• Customs agents for international shipments

• Cloud computing and data storage providers

• Customer service and support providers

• Risk control and security services

• Legal authorities and regulators when required

• Potential business acquirers in merger situations

3.2 Anonymized Data

We may share de-identified data that cannot personally identify you for research, analysis, and industry purposes.

3.3 Third-Party Sites

Our platform may link to external sites with different privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

Part 4: Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as we have a legitimate business need or as required by applicable laws, including tax and accounting regulations. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

Part 5: Comprehensive Cookies Policy

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your actions and preferences.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality including login, shopping cart, and checkout.

• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as language, currency, and saved vehicles.

• Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous usage data to help us improve performance and user experience.

• Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

• Social Media Cookies: Enable content sharing and may track activity for advertising.

5.3 Third-Party Cookies

Trusted partners including advertising networks and analytics providers may place cookies on our platform.

5.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including viewing, deleting, and blocking cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Part 6: Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request confirmation and access to your information.

• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Right to Deletion: Request deletion when information is no longer necessary.

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain situations.

• Right to Portability: Receive your information in a portable format.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact our privacy team. We will respond within the time frame required by law.