Privacy Policy — Carlink Application

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Carlink — Privacy & Data
Effective date: November 11, 2025

1. Introduction

By using Carlink you agree to these terms

By using the Carlink application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We collect certain information to provide, improve, and secure our services.

2. Information We Collect

What we collect & how

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using the application, including:

  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Profile picture
  • Registered car information
  • Reviews and ratings

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the application, we may automatically collect:

  • Your geographical location (to find nearby services)
  • IP address
  • Device type and operating system
  • Application usage logs
  • Firebase Analytics data (to improve the app experience)

3. How We Use Your Information

Purposes for processing

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

  • Providing and enhancing our services
  • Responding to your requests
  • Sending important notifications
  • Improving app performance and user experience
  • Preventing fraud and unauthorized activities
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

When we share data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share your information in these situations:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processing, data storage)
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • With your explicit consent
  • To protect our rights or the safety of others

5. Data Security

How we protect your data

We apply advanced technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as:

  • Encrypting data during transmission and storage
  • Limited internal access to user data
  • Continuous system monitoring
  • Regular backups
  • Employee training on data protection

6. Your Rights

Control over your data

Depending on applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent
  • Object to data processing
  • Transfer your data to another service

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Analytics details

We use Firebase Analytics to better understand how users interact with the application. This includes:

  • Tracking feature usage
  • Monitoring app performance
  • Improving user experience

Firebase Analytics does not collect any personally identifiable information.

8. Data Retention

How long we keep data

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Account information: Until you delete your account
  • Transaction logs: 1 year (for legal requirements)
  • Analytics data: 26 months
  • Deleted data: Fully removed within 30 days

9. Children’s Privacy

Age restrictions

The application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of any significant changes via:

  • In-app notifications
  • Email
  • Our website

11. Contact Us

How to reach us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

12. Your Consent

By continuing to use the Carlink application, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.