Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on AutoRooster, we collect:

• Account information: username, email address, and password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing).
• Profile activity: saved searches, garage entries, reviews, and community posts you submit.
• Usage data: pages visited, search queries, and interaction patterns to improve the service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain your account and personalized features (dashboard, saved searches, garage).
• Display community content you post (reviews, showroom entries, MPG logs).
• Improve search results and vehicle recommendations.
• Communicate service updates or respond to support requests.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only:

• With your consent (e.g., public community posts are visible to other users).
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
• With service providers who help operate the platform (hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.

4. Dealer Information

Dealers who register on AutoRooster provide business information (dealership name, address, phone, website) which is displayed publicly on their dealer profile and listing pages to facilitate buyer contact.

5. Cookies & Sessions

We use session cookies to keep you logged in and store search preferences. These are essential for the service to function. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

6. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• Argon2ID password hashing with unique salts.
• CSRF token protection on all forms.
• Prepared SQL statements to prevent injection attacks.
• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.

7. Your Rights

You may request to view, update, or delete your personal data by contacting us. You can delete your reviews and community posts at any time through your dashboard.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please visit our Contact page.