CoinAuto Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st June 2026
At CoinAuto, we take your privacy seriously. Because we operate globally to bring the international car market directly to you, we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us across borders. Please read this Privacy Policy to learn how we collect, use, and share your personal data. By using or accessing our website and services, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined below.
Your use of our services is at all times subject to our Terms of Use, which incorporates this Privacy Policy.
1. What This Privacy Policy Covers
This policy covers how we treat "Personal Data" that we gather when you access our global automotive sourcing platform. "Personal Data" means any information that identifies or relates to a particular individual. It does not cover the practices of third-party companies we do not own or control, such as independent international sellers or independent ocean freight carriers.
2. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
To facilitate your international vehicle purchases and calculate accurate shipping quotes, we collect the following categories of Personal Data:
- Profile Information: First and last name, email address, photo, IP address, and vehicle preference metadata.
- Other Personal Identifiers: Unique User IDs and IP addresses.
- Payment & Deposit Information: Credit card information (processed securely), bank deposit instructions, or other wire transfer details used to secure your vehicle reservation.
- Tax & Customs Information: Information necessary for international vehicle imports and exports, which may include government tax forms (such as an IRS Form W-9 in the US or international equivalents).
3. Sources of Personal Data
We collect Personal Data from the following sources:
- Directly from You:When you inquire about a car using our "Contact Us" form, submit a "Shipping Quotation Form," or place a reservation order.
- Automatically: When you use our site, we automatically collect data using cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, and JavaScript. These technologies recognize your web browser, tell us how you use our site, and help us analyze trends.
- From Third Parties: We may receive data from service providers, such as analytics platforms, international shipping logistics partners, and payment processors.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your Personal Data to operate and personalize our global sourcing services. Specifically, we use it to:
- Fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information, such as calculating international shipping fees to your specific region and city.
- Process vehicle reservations and collect deposits via email.
- Communicate with you regarding service announcements, updates, and customer support.
- Improve and develop our platform, including protecting against fraudulent or illegal actions.
- Comply with legal, customs, and contractual obligations, and enforce our Terms of Use.
5. How We Share Your Personal Data
We may disclose your Personal Data for business purposes to the following categories of third parties:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us provide our services, such as international freight brokers, payment processors, fraud prevention providers, and analytics services.
- Authorized Third Parties: Other users or business partners (such as the seller of the rare or limited edition car) when necessary to execute a transaction you initiated.
- Acquirers: Third parties who may acquire your Personal Data if CoinAuto undergoes a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy.
6. Data Sharing, Targeted Advertising, and Opting Out
We may share personal information collected via cookies with advertising partners to show you targeted ads on other websites. Under certain laws, this may be considered a "sale," "sharing," or "targeted advertising".
- Your Choices: Depending on your location, you have the right to opt out of these activities.
- Global Privacy Control: If you visit our website with the Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out preference signal enabled, we will automatically treat this as a valid request to opt out of data selling/sharing and targeted advertising for that browser and device.
7. Data Security and Retention
We protect your data using industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials. We retain your Personal Data for as long as you have an open account or as necessary to provide our services, resolve disputes, or comply with international laws.
8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our services. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
9. Your Jurisdictional Privacy Rights
International Data Rights (GDPR & Global Compliance) Because CoinAuto sources cars and arranges shipping internationally, your Personal Data may be transferred to, processed, and stored across international borders. Depending on your country of residence, you may have the right to:
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We are constantly improving our platform, so we may need to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will alert you to changes by placing a notice on our website, sending an email, or through other communication methods. By continuing to use the Services after changes are posted, you agree to the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
- Email: coinauto123@gmail.com