At uttarakhandcars.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website. By accessing or using this platform, you expressly consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our platform:

• Name, phone number, and email address
• Car details provided in listings
• Location details (city within Uttarakhand)
• Device information such as IP address and browser type
• Any information you voluntarily submit through forms or ads

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Display car listings
• Enable communication between buyers and sellers
• Verify user identity via email verification
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations and assist law enforcement when required

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Please note that any information you provide in listings, including phone number, name, and vehicle details, may be publicly visible to other registered users of the platform.

3. Free Platform & Transactions

uttarakhandcars.com is a completely free platform. We are not involved in payments or transactions between buyers and sellers. All deals are conducted directly between users. We do not collect or store any payment or banking information.

4. Information Sharing

We may share user information only:

• When required by law, court order, or government authority
• To prevent fraud, misuse, or illegal activities on the platform
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of uttarakhandcars.com or its users
• With trusted third-party service providers strictly for platform operations — these providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose

Apart from the above, your data is kept private and secure.

5. Cookies

We may use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in during your session
• Improve site performance
• Understand user behavior
• Enhance browsing experience

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. Users are advised to keep their login credentials confidential and not share them with anyone.

7. Data Retention

We retain user data only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Users may request deletion of their personal data by contacting us at support@uttarakhandcars.com. Deletion requests will be processed within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as the Vahan Portal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

9. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for the information they share in listings and communications. We recommend:

• Not sharing sensitive personal or financial details publicly in listings
• Not sharing passwords or banking details with anyone
• Reporting suspicious activity immediately to support@uttarakhandcars.com

10. User Rights

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data by contacting us at support@uttarakhandcars.com. We will respond to all such requests within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

This platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website means acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

13. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, if you have any privacy-related concerns or complaints, please contact our Grievance Officer:

• Designation: Grievance Officer – Uttarakhand Cars
• Email: support@uttarakhandcars.com
• Address: Uttarakhand, India
• Working Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

All privacy complaints will be acknowledged and addressed within 30 days of receipt.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact Us page.

Email: support@uttarakhandcars.com