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Privacy policies

Last updated: 10/03/2026

AutoTout (“AutoTout”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use the AutoTout platform.

This policy applies to all users worldwide.

1. WHO WE ARE

AutoTout is a global digital platform that allows individuals to advertise vehicles for sale. Listings are displayed based on the user’s selected or detected country.

For the purposes of data protection laws, AutoTout acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed through the platform.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use AutoTout, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Account login credentials

  • Vehicle details (make, model, price, location, description)

  • Photos and videos uploaded to adverts

  • Messages sent via our internal messaging system

  • Support requests and communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type, browser, and operating system

  • Log data (pages viewed, actions taken)

  • Approximate location (country, city)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from:

  • Identity verification providers (if used)

  • Fraud prevention and security services

  • Analytics and performance tools

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Publish and display vehicle adverts

  • Enable buyer–seller communication

  • Filter and display listings by country

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activity

  • Improve platform performance and user experience

  • Respond to enquiries and support requests

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide the AutoTout service

  • Legitimate interests – platform security, fraud prevention, analytics

  • Legal obligations – compliance with applicable laws

  • Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)

5. ADVERT VISIBILITY & PUBLIC INFORMATION

By placing an advert:

  • Your advert content becomes publicly accessible

  • Information such as vehicle details, photos, price, phone, name, and location may be visible globally

  • Your contact details may be displayed or masked depending on platform features

You control the content you publish and may remove adverts at any time.

6. MESSAGING & COMMUNICATIONS

AutoTout may provide:

  • In-platform messaging between buyers and sellers

  • Email notifications related to account or advert activity

We may apply masking or security controls to protect user privacy.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep users logged in

  • Improve performance and functionality

  • Analyse usage patterns

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, messaging)

  • Fraud detection and security partners

  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required by law

We do not share your data for third-party advertising purposes.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

AutoTout operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Industry-standard security controls

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the service

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our terms

You may request deletion of your account, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.

11. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

You can exercise these rights by contacting us (see Section 15).

12. SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers

  • Encrypted connections

  • Access controls

  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

AutoTout is not intended for users under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on the platform with an updated revision date.

Continued use of AutoTout constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, click here to contact us