PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data . This policy therefore explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the data protection regulation in force.

1. Definitions

Data: Any data enabling a natural person to be identified directly or indirectly.

Data Controller: The Carsafe is responsible for the Processing of Data collected directly or indirectly from visitors to its website and service users. In this role, we assure you that your data will be handled in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR) and Monaco's data protection regulations.

Processing of Data: "Handling" refers to any operation or set of operations performed on Data, including collection, recording, use, transmission, or dissemination. 

Data Processor: Legal entity that handles Data on behalf of the Data Controller.

2. Security and Confidentiality

We are committed to protecting your Data and ensuring its confidentiality. To achieve this, we have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include:

Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (e.g. SSL/TLS protocols)

Regular security assessments and updates to our systems

Restricted access to personal data only to authorized personnel

Staff training on data protection and confidentiality protocols

Procedures for detecting, reporting, and managing data breaches

We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your Data remains confidential and is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and Monaco's data protection regulations.

While we strive to protect your Data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we encourage you to take appropriate precautions when sharing your personal information.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of Data:

Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)

Account login information

Payment details and other Data relating to transactions performed on this website (if applicable)

IP address and authentication data

Usage Data (website activity, preferences)

Cookies and tracking technologies

4. How We Use Your Data

Your Data is used to:

Provide and improve our services

Process transactions

Communicate with you about updates or offers

Comply with legal obligations

Enhance user experience through analytics

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your Data based on:

Your consent

Performance of a contract

Compliance with legal obligations

Legitimate interests, such as improving our services

6. Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell your Data. We may share your information with trusted third parties, such as payment processors or service providers, under strict confidentiality agreements. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your Data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights including:

Access to your Data

Correction or deletion of your Data

Restriction or objection to processing

Data portability

Withdrawal of consent at any time

The right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [fred@thecarsafe.com].

8. Cookies

When you visit our websites, cookies may be placed on your browser to help us provide you with the best possible experience, in line with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and Monaco's data protection regulations guidelines. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow our website to remember certain information. They help us send information to your browser and receive data back, such as your session details, language preferences, or date settings, making your visit smoother and more personalized.

8. Data Retention

We retain your Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

If your Data is transferred outside the UK, EU, Monaco or Switzerland, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in full compliance with the regulations in force.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. It is your responsibility to check for any updates to this policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data privacy, please reach out to us at [fred@thecarsafe.com].