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AutomotiveJA.com Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [March 30, 2025]

AutomotiveJA.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Data Protection Act of Jamaica. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, mobile applications, and use our services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account, post a vehicle listing, or communicate with us, you may provide us with personal information, such as:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Account Information: Username, password, and other details required during registration.
Vehicle Listing Information: Details about your vehicle, images, pricing, and descriptions.
Transactional Information: Payment details and billing information when you use fee-based services.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with our Services.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies (see Section 5).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may also receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, if you choose to connect your account with them, or other trusted partners in accordance with applicable laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Provide and Improve Services: Deliver, maintain, and enhance our website and applications.
Account Management: Create, manage, and secure your account.
Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
Personalization: Customize your experience, including tailored content and advertisements.
Transaction Processing: Facilitate payments, billing, and service delivery.
Legal and Compliance: Comply with legal obligations—including those set forth in the Data Protection Act of Jamaica—and protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Marketing Communications: Send you newsletters, updates, or promotional messages (you may opt out at any time).

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers), under confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to a lawful request (such as a subpoena or court order) or to comply with the Data Protection Act of Jamaica.
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be disclosed as part of the transaction.
Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of AutomotiveJA.com, our users, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement robust technical and administrative measures designed to protect your personal information against accidental, unauthorized, or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or access. These measures include:

Encryption: Using encryption technologies during transmission and storage.
Access Controls: Limiting access to your data to authorized personnel only.
Regular Audits: Conducting regular security assessments to safeguard our systems.

In alignment with the Data Protection Act of Jamaica, we ensure that our data handling processes are transparent and secure. While we strive to protect your data, no system is entirely foolproof, so we encourage you to take steps (such as choosing strong passwords and logging out from public devices) to safeguard your own information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences and improve site functionality.
Analyze Usage: Understand how our Services are used so we can improve them.
Marketing: Deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized, in compliance with the Data Protection Act of Jamaica and other applicable regulations.

7. Your Rights and Choices

In accordance with the Data Protection Act of Jamaica and applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: Request access to, and correction of, your personal data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured format (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state or country. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Data Protection Act of Jamaica when transferred internationally.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Data Protection Act of Jamaica. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the updated version will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.