1. INTRODUCTION

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and physical address.
• Business Documentation: Business licenses, tax identification numbers, and import/export codes required for trade compliance.
• Identity Verification: Passport copies or national ID cards required for vehicle registration and export documentation.
• Financial Information: Bank account details for wire transfers. Note: We do not store credit card numbers on our servers; payments are processed via secure third-party banking channels.
• Vehicle Preferences: Specific models, colors, configurations, and destination ports.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and access times.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, and interaction with website features.
• Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Logistics Partners: Shipping updates and customs clearance data.
• Public Records: Business verification data from public registries.
• Manufacturers: Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and warranty registration data.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Order Fulfillment: To process inquiries, prepare quotations, confirm orders, and arrange car export from China.
• Export Documentation: To prepare commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations required by international law.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates on shipment status, and offer after-sales support.
• Compliance: To verify identity, prevent fraud, and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.
• Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and optimize user experience.
• Marketing: To send newsletters, catalog updates, and promotional offers (only with your consent where required by law).

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

• Automotive Manufacturers: To register vehicles for warranty purposes and verify specifications.
• Logistics & Shipping Providers: To coordinate transport, insurance, and delivery of vehicles to the port of discharge.
• Customs & Government Authorities: To comply with export regulations in China and import regulations in your country.
• Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, and auditors who assist in our business operations.
• Payment Processors: Banks and financial institutions to process transactions securely.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

• Cross-Border Transfer: By using our services, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to China for processing.
• ** safeguards:** We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected during transfer, such as encryption and contractual agreements with recipients.
• Compliance: We strive to comply with applicable data transfer regulations, including GDPR standards for European clients and PIPL standards for data originating in China.

6. DATA SECURITY

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted via SSL (Secure Socket Layer).
• Access Control: Access to personal information is limited to employees who need it to perform their job functions.
• Secure Storage: Digital records are stored on secure servers with firewall protection.
• Limitation: Please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. DATA RETENTION

• Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 5 years to comply with international trade and tax regulations.
• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
• Website Data: Analytical data may be retained indefinitely in an aggregated, anonymized format.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., export records).
• Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Right to Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider where technically feasible.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data under certain circumstances.

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable).

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

• Notification: We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date.”
• Review: We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

12. CONTACT US

• Company: Car Buy Global
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.carbuy.global