CarDeal.pk

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 17, 2026

1. Introduction

CarDeal.pk ("the Platform"), operated by Vanguard Ventures Pvt Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and password when you register.
  • Profile Information: City, profile photo, and other details you add to your profile.
  • Vehicle Listings: Vehicle details, photos, price, and contact information you include in your listings.
  • Communications: Messages you send through our messaging system.
  • Payment Information: Transaction details when you purchase subscriptions or services (payment processing is handled by third-party providers).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, listings viewed, and interactions with the Platform.
  • Location Data: General location based on your IP address or city selection.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform.
  • Process your account registration and authentication.
  • Display your vehicle listings to potential buyers.
  • Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers.
  • Process payments for subscriptions and services.
  • Send you important notifications about your account, listings, and transactions.
  • Send promotional communications (you can opt out at any time).
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues.
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Your public profile and listing information is visible to other users. Your phone number is shared with interested buyers only if you include it in your listing.
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Platform (hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Your data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption.
  • Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
  • We use HTTPS for all data transmission.
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core Platform functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your language and display preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information through your account settings.
  • Update or correct your information at any time.
  • Delete your account and associated data by contacting us.
  • Opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link.
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes. Vehicle listing data may be retained in anonymized form for market analytics.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at support@cardeal.pk.