Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BuddhaAuto Pty Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

By accessing or using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
• Identification information (such as driver's license details when test driving or purchasing a vehicle)
• Financial information (such as credit card details, bank account information, and credit history for financing applications)
• Vehicle information (such as make, model, year, registration details, and service history)
• Communication preferences and marketing opt-ins
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked)
• Location information (such as general location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Respond to your inquiries, comments, or concerns
• Send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Send marketing communications, if you have opted in to receive them
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processors, IT providers, and marketing companies)
• With vehicle manufacturers and their financing arms when necessary for warranty, recall, or financing purposes
• With business partners when you expressly consent to such sharing
• In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our customers or others

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing your consent at any time, where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing
• Objecting to processing of your personal information
• Requesting restriction of processing of your personal information
• Requesting transfer of your personal information
• Opting out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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