1. Who controls your information
ABS MARKETING LLC operates ABSCARSMARKET and is responsible for the personal information described in this Policy. This Policy applies to website visitors, registered users, bidders, buyers, sellers, subscribers, and people who contact us.
2. Information we collect
- Account and contact information: name, username, email address, telephone number, country, and login information.
- Transaction information: bids, offers, saved listings, inquiries, buyer or seller communications, transaction status, and fee records.
- Vehicle and seller information: vehicle details, VIN or chassis information, ownership documents, photographs, videos, service records, and seller representations.
- Payment information: payment-processor customer identifiers, card brand, last four digits, authorization status, and transaction references. Full card numbers are processed by the payment provider and should not be stored directly by ABSCARSMARKET.
- Technical information: IP address, device and browser information, timestamps, security events, and server logs.
- Communications: messages, support requests, submissions, newsletter preferences, and other information you choose to provide.
3. How we use information
We use information to operate accounts and auctions, verify users, process bids and offers, prevent fraud, facilitate buyer-seller transactions, provide support, send service communications, improve platform performance, enforce agreements, comply with legal obligations, and protect users and the platform. Marketing email is sent according to applicable consent and unsubscribe requirements.
4. How we share information
We may share information with the buyer or seller after a transaction or accepted offer; with payment processors, email providers, hosting providers, security services, inspectors, carriers, customs or shipping partners requested for a transaction; with professional advisers; and with authorities or other parties when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights, investigate fraud, or enforce agreements. We do not sell personal information for money.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use essential session cookies to keep users signed in, protect forms, maintain security, and provide requested functions. Details are provided in our Cookie Policy. If non-essential analytics or advertising technologies are introduced, this Policy and the consent controls will be updated as required.
6. Legal bases for international users
Where data-protection law requires a legal basis, we process information to perform a contract, comply with legal obligations, protect legitimate interests such as platform security and fraud prevention, and obtain consent where required. Information may be processed in the United States and other countries used by service providers, subject to appropriate safeguards where required.
7. Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the platform, complete transactions, maintain business and tax records, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, enforce agreements, and comply with law. Retention periods depend on the type of record, sensitivity, transaction status, and applicable obligations.
8. Security
We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No online system is completely secure. Users must protect their credentials and immediately report suspected account misuse.
9. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, objection, withdrawal of consent, or an appeal of a privacy decision. You may unsubscribe from marketing email using the link in the message. We may verify identity before processing a request and may retain information where legally permitted or required.
10. Children
The platform is not directed to children under 18, and children may not create bidding or selling accounts. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us.
11. Third-party services and links
Third-party payment, transport, inspection, authentication, social, or linked websites operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their independent practices.
12. Updates and privacy contact
We may update this Policy prospectively and will post the revised effective date. Privacy requests may be sent to info@abscarsmarket.com or mailed to ABS MARKETING LLC at the address shown below.
info@abscarsmarket.com