Last updated: June 20, 2025
1. Who We Are
Garajio ("we," "our," or "us") operates a web and mobile platform that lets car enthusiasts create digital garages, share posts, and connect with other members. Our mailing address is [Company Address], and you can reach us at info@garajio.com.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How We Collect |
|---|---|---|
| Account Data | Name, email, password hash, member #, "Member Since" date | Provided by you at sign‑up |
| Profile & Garage Data | Vehicle make/model, photos, mods, past/current/dream status | Added by you |
| Social Activity | Posts, comments, likes, follows, direct‑message content | When you use community features |
| Usage & Device Data | IP address, browser type, app version, pages viewed, cookies, device ID | Collected automatically via cookies, SDKs, and server logs |
| Invite & Wait‑list Data | Emails you invite, wait‑list addresses | Submitted by you |
| Support & Feedback | Bug reports, feature requests, customer‑service chats | When you contact us |
3. How We Use Your Information
- • Provide and secure the service (create accounts, authenticate log‑ins, moderate content, prevent spam/bots).
- • Operate social features (display garages, feeds, Service Lane business pages, badges, rankings).
- • Communicate with you (account notices, feature updates, wait‑list or marketing emails—opt‑out any time).
- • Improve the product (analytics, crash reporting, A/B testing).
- • Comply with law (legal requests, fraud prevention).
4. Legal Bases (EU/UK Users)
We process personal data under (i) contractual necessity, (ii) legitimate interest to operate a safe social platform, (iii) consent (e.g., marketing emails, cookies), and (iv) legal obligation.
5. When We Share Data
- • Service providers (cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery) bound by confidentiality agreements.
- • Other users (anything you post publicly—e.g., garage photos—will be visible to the community).
- • Business transfers (merger, acquisition, or asset sale).
- • Legal or safety requirements (court orders, enforcement of Terms, protecting rights or property).
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
6. Cookies & Similar Tech
We use cookies and local storage for log‑in sessions, preferences, analytics, and fraud detection. You may block cookies in your browser, but the app may not function correctly. See our separate Cookie Notice for details.
7. Retention
We keep your account data while you have an account. If you delete your account, we erase or anonymize personal data within 30 days unless we must keep it for legal or security reasons (e.g., abuse investigations).
8. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you can:
- • Access, correct, or delete personal data.
- • Object to or restrict certain processing.
- • Withdraw consent (e.g., marketing emails).
- • Export your data (portability).
Request these via info@garajio.com; we will respond within 30 days.
9. International Transfers
We host data in the United States and may transfer data to countries without the same data‑protection laws. We rely on contractual safeguards (standard contractual clauses) where required.
10. Children
Garajio is not intended for users under 13 (or equivalent minimum age). We do not knowingly collect data from children. Parents who believe a child has provided data may email info@garajio.com for deletion.
11. Security
We use industry‑standard safeguards (TLS encryption, hashed passwords, MFA for admin access, audit logs). No system is 100% secure; report security issues to info@garajio.com.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We'll post the new version and, if changes are significant, notify you by email or in‑app. Your continued use after the effective date means you accept the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
Questions or requests? Email info@garajio.com
This draft is a starting template only. Consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, COPPA).