Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly when you create an account, post a listing, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, location, and any content you submit. We also automatically collect usage data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our marketplace services
• To process your account registration and manage your profile
• To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
• To send search alerts and notifications you've opted into
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your profile information (name, location, phone number) may be visible to other users when you create listings. We may share information with law enforcement if required by Ethiopian law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted passwords and secure HTTPS connections. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and local storage to maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Search Alerts and Emails

When you create a search alert, we store your email address and search criteria to send you notifications about matching listings. You can unsubscribe from any alert at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every alert email, or by managing your alerts on the Alerts page.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings. You can also request a copy of your data or ask us to delete your account by contacting us at support@ethiocars.com.

8. Children's Privacy

ethioCars.com is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Site. Your continued use of ethioCars.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@ethiocars.com or visit our Contact page.