Privacy Policy for WowCar Philippines

Effective Date: January 22, 2025

At WowCar Philippines, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal data we collect, how we use and protect it, your rights, and how you can exercise those rights. By using our platform, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide you with the best possible service on our platform. The types of personal data we collect include:

• Personal Information: When you register on our platform, inquire about a car, or interact with our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, location, and payment details.
  
• Usage Data: We automatically collect data on how you interact with our platform, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and time of access. This information helps us improve our platform and enhance your user experience.
  
• Transaction Data: If you purchase or engage in a transaction on our platform, we collect data necessary to process your transaction, including payment details, billing information, and transaction history.
  
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To process your inquiries, handle transactions related to used car dealers or private sellers, and provide customer support.
  
• Improve the Platform: To enhance and personalize your experience, provide relevant content, and optimize our platform.
  
• Communicate with You: To send updates, promotional materials, special offers, or customer service communications related to your account, inquiries, or transactions.
  
• Compliance and Security: To detect fraud, comply with legal obligations, and ensure the security of our platform.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your personal data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, and performing other services on our behalf. These providers are required to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes we specify.
  
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required by law, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of WowCar Philippines, our users, or others.
  
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. Your Rights Under the Philippines Data Privacy Act

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual obligations.
  
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing communications.
  
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we make every effort to protect your data, please be aware that no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal data.

7. Consent

By providing your personal data to us, you consent to the processing of your data for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, but please note that withdrawing consent may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:WowCar Philippines
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+66) 066-039-2361