1. Information we collect
We may collect account information such as your name, email address, phone number, profile information and authentication details. When you create listings, dealer or service profiles, community posts, Show My Ride stories, enquiries or messages, we collect the information you choose to provide.
We may also collect technical information needed to operate and protect the platform, including IP address, device/browser information, session information, security events and basic usage data.
2. How we use information
- Operate accounts, listings, profiles, search, leads, messages and community features.
- Protect users, prevent fraud, investigate abuse and enforce platform rules.
- Provide support and respond to enquiries.
- Improve search, reliability, performance and user experience.
- Send service communications and notifications you request or are necessary to operate your account.
3. Marketplace information
Information you intentionally publish in a listing, dealer storefront, service profile, Forum post or Show My Ride post may be visible to other users and search engines. Do not publish information you do not want made public.
4. Google sign-in and authentication
If you choose Google sign-in, we receive identity information permitted by your Google authorization, such as your name, email address, provider account identifier and profile image. We use this information to create or authenticate your NaijaAutoNation account.
5. Cookies and sessions
We use cookies and similar session technologies for sign-in, security, preferences and essential platform operation. Secure and HTTP-only cookie settings are used where appropriate.
6. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with service providers that help us operate the platform, when required by law, to protect users or the platform, or as part of a business transaction subject to appropriate safeguards.
7. Data retention
We retain information for as long as needed to provide the service, meet legal or security obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary by information type.
8. Your choices and rights
You may update profile information through your account. You may contact us about access, correction, deletion or other privacy requests, subject to applicable law and legitimate platform obligations.
9. Children
NaijaAutoNation is not intended for children who are not legally able to enter into marketplace transactions or consent to data processing under applicable law.
10. Security
We use administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect platform information. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, so users should also protect their passwords and devices.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the platform evolves. The effective date above identifies the current version.
12. Contact
Questions or privacy requests can be submitted through our Contact Us page.