This Privacy Policy outlines how About This Car Inc. (“A-T-C”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information. It applies to the About-This-Car.com website and related applications, tools, and services (collectively, the “Services”), regardless of how you access them, including via mobile devices. About This Car Inc. is the data controller under applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Scope and Consent: By using A-T-C Services, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use: https://about-this-car.com/terms.
This Privacy Policy may change periodically. We recommend reviewing it regularly. Substantial changes will be posted on our Website and will take effect immediately upon posting.
You may browse our Website without creating an account. However, when you provide personal information, it is stored on our secure servers. We may collect the following information:
We may use your information for the following purposes:
User-Shared Information: Our Services may enable communication between users. You are solely responsible for the personal information you share with others. We cannot guarantee how others may use the information you disclose. We encourage caution when sharing information and recommend logging out after using a public or shared computer.
We may transfer your personal information to recipients in other jurisdictions, which may not have the same data protection laws. When doing so, we use appropriate safeguards and contract terms to protect your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Authorities in those jurisdictions may be able to access your information under local laws.
Access: You may access your personal data by logging into your A-T-C account or by emailing customersupport@about-this-car.com. You may request a copy of any personal information we hold, subject to legal exceptions and a reasonable processing fee, if applicable.
Correction: If your information is incorrect, incomplete, or irrelevant, you may request a correction by emailing us. Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable laws.
Changes: You may update your information via your A-T-C account dashboard. For certain content (e.g., listings), changes may take effect once reviewed and approved.
Deletion: You can delete your account and associated personal data via your dashboard or by contacting customercare@about-this-car.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. However, we may retain information required for legal or regulatory reasons.
Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal may limit your access to certain Services.
We implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information, including firewalls, encryption, and access controls. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. If you suspect misuse of your information, please contact us.
We retain your personal information as long as necessary for business or legal purposes and delete it when it is no longer required.
Spam and Abuse: You may not add A-T-C users to mailing lists for commercial purposes without explicit consent. Use of our Services to send spam or violate our Terms of Use is prohibited. We may automatically scan communications for malicious or unauthorized content.
Third Parties: This Privacy Policy applies only to A-T-C’s data practices. We do not control third-party privacy policies. When using third-party tools or services, we will clearly identify which policies apply. Please review those policies before sharing personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: A-T-C uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie settings via your browser. Refer to our Cookie Policy (if available) for details.
Children’s Privacy: Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 14 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, contact:
Email: customercare@about-this-car.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your personal information has been mishandled.