1. Introduction

Welcome to Autophile ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

By using Autophile, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our app:

2.3 Communication Data

We collect information from your communications with us and service providers:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share necessary information with automotive service providers to facilitate bookings and service delivery. This includes:

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may access your information:

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You can access, update, or export your personal information through the app settings or by contacting us.

6.2 Correction

You can correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your account settings.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal information. We will delete your information subject to legal retention requirements.

6.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by adjusting your notification preferences in the app or by contacting us.

6.5 Location Data

You can control location sharing through your device settings. Note that some features may require location access to function properly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@autophile.co.uk

Support Email: support@autophile.app

Address: Autophile Ltd, United Kingdom

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.