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Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how AutoLink Market (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information. We operate in Australia and aim to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Information we collect

  • Account details: name, email, hashed password, phone (if provided).
  • Listing data: vehicle details, photos, location (suburb/state), pricing, availability.
  • Usage & device data: server logs, IP, pages viewed, referral source; cookies and similar tools.
  • Communications: enquiries, messages exchanged through our platform.
  • Optional extras: marketing preferences, feedback, support requests.

2. How we use your information

  • Provide and improve our marketplace, listings, and messaging features.
  • Moderate content and protect users (fraud/spam prevention, security, abuse handling).
  • Operate support, notifications, and service emails.
  • Analytics to understand performance (aggregated/ de-identified where possible).
  • Legal compliance and enforcement of our agreements.

3. Cookies & analytics

We use necessary cookies for login/session security and may use analytics cookies to measure usage. You can adjust your browser settings; blocking cookies may limit site functionality.

4. Sharing and disclosure

  • Service providers: hosting, storage, analytics, email/SMS, payment (if enabled).
  • Cross-listing integrations: If you choose to publish to third-party sites, we share only what’s needed to perform the action.
  • Legal: where required by law, to protect our rights, users, or the public.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice where required).

5. International transfers

Some providers may store data overseas. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate privacy and security safeguards.

6. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the risk. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information for as long as needed for the purposes outlined above or as required by law, then de-identify or delete it.

8. Access, correction, and deletion

You may request access to or correction of your personal information. You may also request deletion, subject to legal/operational limits. Contact us using the details below.

9. Children

Our services are not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

10. Contact us

Email:
Postal:

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version.