Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 11, 2026
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Car Stand ("we," "us," or "our"). Car Stand operates www.carstand.org, a used car dealership based in South Africa. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. It also outlines your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information You Provide:

Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us or request information
Vehicle preferences and purchase inquiries
Communication records when you interact with our team

Information Collected Automatically:

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources
Location data (city/region level based on IP address)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

Third-Party Analytics: We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand website traffic, user behavior, and improve our services. These tools collect data about your interactions with our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and provide customer service
To facilitate vehicle sales and related transactions
To send marketing communications (with your consent where required)
To improve website functionality and user experience
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
To detect and prevent fraud or security threats
To display personalized advertising (see Section 4)

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

Car Stand uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC that uses cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your browsing activity.

How Google AdSense Works:

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
Google's advertising partners may use cookies to collect information about your interests
This enables personalized advertising across websites and services

Your Advertising Choices: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Google Ad Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage information.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and partners to deliver relevant ads
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Clear cookies when you close your browser

6. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

Google and Advertising Partners: For ad serving and analytics
Service Providers: Companies that assist with website hosting, email delivery, and customer support
Analytics Providers: To analyze website performance and user behavior
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Restrict use of sensitive personal data
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without discriminatory treatment

Authorized Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected] with "California Privacy Rights" in the subject line.

9. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Car Stand does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, our use of Google AdSense and similar advertising technologies may constitute "sharing" under California law.

To Opt Out:

Email us at [email protected] with "Do Not Sell My Information" in the subject line
Adjust your Google Ad Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Use browser settings to block third-party cookies

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on data type and purpose:

Contact inquiries: Up to 3 years
Transaction records: As required by law (typically 5-7 years)
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or request deletion

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age (or under 13 in jurisdictions where that is the applicable age). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe your child has provided information to us, contact us at [email protected].

13. International Data Transfers

Car Stand is based in South Africa. If you access our website from outside South Africa, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in South Africa or other countries where our service providers operate.

We take steps to ensure adequate protection of your data during international transfers, including implementing standard contractual clauses or relying on adequacy decisions where applicable.

14. Consent & Opt-Out Options

By using our website, you consent to data collection and use as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent or opt out at any time by:

Adjusting cookie preferences in your browser
Unsubscribing from marketing emails via the link provided
Contacting us at [email protected]
Opting out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings

15. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent website notice.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Website:
www.carstand.org

Business Address:
Car Stand
South Africa

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

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