CarVach, Inc. (“CarVach,” “we,” “us,” “our”) has developed a connected car API platform designed for application developers (“Developers”) to create applications. These applications utilize standard APIs, enabling their clients or end users (“End Users”) to interact with vehicles produced by specific manufacturers (“OEMs”). This platform, along with our website at www.CarVach.com (the “Site”) and any related services provided by us, are collectively referred to as the “Service”.
This Privacy Policy explains how CarVach manages personal information or personal data (“Personal Data”) and other information collected through our Service. It does not cover any third-party websites, products, or services, including applications provided by Developers (“Third Party Services”), even if they link to or from the Service or are enabled through the Service. CarVach does not control these Third Party Services, so please review their privacy practices and terms of service before sharing any information with them.
In this Privacy Policy, "You" may refer to a visitor to our Site, a Developer using our Service (“Customer”), or a Customer’s End User. If you are an End User, we collect and process your Personal Data (as described below) based on the instructions of our Customers. Our handling of End Users’ Personal Data on behalf of Customers is governed by our contract with the relevant Customer and the Customer’s privacy policies. It is the responsibility of our Customers to ensure that End Users' privacy rights are respected, including making appropriate disclosures about third-party data collection and usage. If you are an End User and wish to understand how a Customer may use your Personal Data through our Service, you should contact the Customer directly or review their privacy policy.
Before using the Service or providing any Personal Data to CarVach, please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you have any questions, contact us at admin@carvach.com. By using or accessing the Service in any way, you acknowledge and agree to the terms, practices, and policies described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use the Service.
When you interact with us through the Service, we may collect Personal Data and other information from you, as detailed below. Please read "CarVach’s Use of Your Personal Data" to learn more about how we use your data.
We collect the following types of Personal Data from End Users:
If you are a customer, prospect, or visitor to our Site, we collect Personal Data when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you contact us with inquiries, reach out to our sales or customer support teams, respond to surveys, register for the Service, sign up for events, or request information about CarVach’s products.
The specific Personal Data collected varies based on the form or request, but generally includes:
When you visit, use, or interact with the Service, we may collect information about your activities. For example, we may monitor the number of visitors, peak visit times, pages visited, referral domains (e.g., google.com, yahoo.com), browsers used (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge), geographic information, and navigation patterns. Specifically, the following information is automatically logged in our systems:
CarVach uses the Personal Data you provide or that we collect in connection with the Service in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you provide Personal Data for a specific reason, we will use it for that purpose, as described below.
If we plan to use any Personal Data in a way that differs from this Privacy Policy, we will inform you of this intended use before or at the time the data is collected.
Account Information: We process your Account Information to create and manage your account and to enable application use by Developers. This is necessary for providing the Service and does not involve marketing.
Vehicle Information: We handle Vehicle Information as directed by our Customers, in line with our agreement with them.
Customer or Visitor Information:
We use your Personal Data to:
We also use your data for:
For details on rights for individuals in the European Economic Area and the UK, see the “European Individuals” section.
We may also contact you about events, promotions, or services. Where required by law, we will get consent before sending marketing communications. You can opt out of marketing emails via instructions in each email or by contacting us, but you will still receive essential communications about the Site and Service.
We use automatically collected information to analyze Service usage, enhance content and functionality, and improve customer experiences. This includes developing new features, personalizing your experience, improving technical performance, and informing our marketing strategy. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before using cookies beyond those strictly necessary. See the “Cookies” section for more details.
We view this information as crucial to our relationship with you. However, we may share your Personal Data with certain third parties without additional notice under specific circumstances, as outlined below.
If you are an End User and authorize a Third Party Service to access your vehicle information, you acknowledge that we may share your information (including Vehicle Information) with that third party. Their use of your information will be governed by their privacy policy, which you should review carefully.
As our business evolves, we may buy or sell businesses or assets. In the event of a sale, merger, reorganization, dissolution, or similar event, Personal Data could be included in the transferred assets.
CarVach may share Personal Data with third-party service providers to support business functions, including IT, hosting, cloud services, and user support. For Customers and Site visitors, this may involve event management, email communications, database management, payment processing, and web analytics. We may also disclose Personal Data to professional advisors (e.g., lawyers, auditors) as needed for their services.
CarVach may disclose Personal Data if required by law or if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to (i) meet a legal obligation, (ii) protect CarVach's rights or property, (iii) respond to urgent situations affecting user safety or public welfare, or (iv) guard against legal liability.
Scope: This section applies to individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK).
Data Controller/Data Processor: CarVach acts as a data processor for End Users' Vehicle Information as directed by our Customers and as a data controller for Account Personal Data, Customer or Site visitor data, and automatically collected information. For questions about how your data is processed by our Customers or to exercise your rights, please contact them directly.
Legal Bases for Processing: Our Privacy Policy outlines the legal bases for processing your Personal Data. Contact us at legal@carvach.com for details on the specific legal basis we rely on.
Your Rights: As a data controller, you have rights including:
Data Transfers: CarVach is based in the United States. Transfers of your data to us are necessary to fulfill our agreement with you.
We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to collect information as you navigate our Site or use our Service.
What Is a Cookie? A cookie is a small piece of data sent to your browser by a website. Cookies can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent, remaining on your computer until they expire or are deleted. Persistent cookies help recognize your computer on future visits. For more information, visit All About Cookies. We also use pixel tags or "clear" GIFs, which are small images that work with cookies to track visitor interactions with content.
Types of Cookies Used: We use the following categories of cookies or similar technologies:
If you are an End User, we use essential cookies set by CarVach to enable and navigate the CarVach Connect Authorization flow. Since these cookies are crucial for this purpose, they cannot be refused.
If you are a Customer or visitor to our Site, we use the following types of cookies or similar technologies:
You can view and adjust cookie settings by clicking on Cookie Settings on our Site. In the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, non-essential cookies will only be set with your consent. You can manage these preferences when you first visit our Site or modify them at any time.
To block or delete cookies, adjust your browser settings. For guidance on popular browsers, see the links below:
Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and your user experience.
You can use the Site without providing Personal Data, but some features require it. If you don’t provide necessary data, you may not be able to use those features. You can request updates or corrections to your Personal Data, or log in to your Customer account to update your name and email.
We retain Personal Data as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For marketing communications, we keep your preferences until you opt out.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not submit Personal Data. Parents should monitor their children’s internet use. If we find data from a child under 13, we will delete it upon request.
This Privacy Policy only applies to our Service. We do not endorse Third Party Services and any information shared with them is governed by their own privacy policies.
We take reasonable measures to protect Personal Data, but no online transmission is completely secure. Be cautious about sending Personal Data via email, and note that we are not responsible for breaches of privacy settings or security measures on our Service or third-party sites.
Your access to and use of the Service is subject to the Terms of Service at https://www.carvach.com/terms-and-conditions
Our Service and business may evolve, which means we might update this Privacy Policy. CarVach may modify the policy at any time without prior notice, and we will post the updated version here. Please review this policy regularly, especially before providing any Personal Data. The latest update date is indicated above. Continued use of the Service after updates or notifications indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about CarVach’s Privacy Policy or our information practices, please contact us at admin@carvach.com
Last Updated: This Privacy Policy was last updated on 01-August-2024.