**CarTradeConnect Privacy Policy**
**Introduction:**
Dear user, welcome to the CarTradeConnect application (hereinafter referred to as "this application"). We take your privacy and personal information protection very seriously. Before you use this application, please read this privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as "this agreement") carefully to ensure that you understand how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
**1. Collection of Personal Information:**
- When you register an account with this application, we may need to collect your name, phone number, email address, and other basic information.
- When you use the car purchase process simplification service, we may collect your car preferences, budget, and other information.
- When you manage car purchase orders, we may collect your order details, payment information, etc.
- When you obtain industry information, we may collect your reading preferences, feedback, etc.
- When you communicate with customer service, we may collect your communication records, problem feedback, etc.
**2. Use of Personal Information:**
- We use your personal information to provide and improve the services of this application.
- We may use your information to send you notifications, promotional messages, or for market research.
**3. Storage and Protection of Personal Information:**
- We take industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure.
- Your personal information will be stored and protected in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and the provisions of this agreement.
**4. Sharing of Personal Information:**
- We will not share your personal information with third parties unless it is to provide services, comply with the law, or with your explicit consent.
- If we cooperate with third parties to provide services, we will ensure that the third party complies with the privacy protection standards of this agreement.
**5. Access and Correction of Personal Information:**
- You have the right to access your personal information and to correct or update it when necessary.
- If you need to access or correct your personal information, please contact us through the contact information provided by this application.
**6. Personal Information of Minors:**
- If you are a minor, you should use this application under the guidance and consent of a parent or guardian.
- We will protect the personal information of minors in accordance with applicable laws.
**7. Updates to Privacy Policy:**
- We may update this agreement from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- The updated privacy policy will be published on this application and will take effect from the date of publication.
**8. Contact Information:**
- If you have any questions about this agreement, or need further information, please contact us through the contact information provided by this application.
**Last Update Date: September 29, 2024**
Please ensure that you have read and agreed to this privacy policy before using this application. If you do not agree to any content of this agreement, please do not use this application. Your use will be deemed as acceptance of this agreement.
**CarTradeConnect Team**