Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to LeoCarZ ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our car marketplace platform.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service:
- •Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address
- •Account Credentials: Username, password (encrypted)
- •Vehicle Listings: Vehicle details, photos, pricing, descriptions
- •Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform, customer support inquiries
- •Payment Information: If applicable, billing details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:
- •Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- •Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, search queries, click patterns
- •Location Data: General location information based on IP address
- •Cookies and Tracking: See Section 7 for detailed information
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services when you link your accounts or use social media logins.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
✓ Service Delivery
Operate and maintain our platform, process listings, facilitate connections between buyers and sellers
✓ Communication
Send notifications, updates, promotional materials, and respond to inquiries
✓ Personalization
Customize your experience, provide relevant search results and recommendations
✓ Security & Fraud Prevention
Detect and prevent fraudulent activities, ensure platform security
✓ Analytics & Improvement
Analyze usage patterns, improve features, conduct research
✓ Legal Compliance
Comply with Kenyan laws, respond to legal requests, enforce our Terms
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Public Information: Vehicle listings and associated seller information you post are publicly visible on our platform.
4.2 With Other Users: Contact information may be shared with potential buyers or sellers when you engage in transactions.
4.3 Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support).
4.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.
4.5 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
4.6 With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
🔒 Our Security Commitment
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
- ✓Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- ✓Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
- ✓Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- ✓Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- ✓Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- •Active Accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
- •Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for up to 2 years after account deletion
- •Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality and security
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Under Kenyan law and our commitment to privacy, you have the following rights:
📋 Right to Access
Request copies of your personal information
✏️ Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
🗑️ Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
⛔ Right to Object
Object to certain processing of your information
📤 Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service
🚫 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Note: Third-party services (like Google Analytics, payment processors, and advertising networks) may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Your Acknowledgment
By using LeoCarZ, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our Service immediately.