Privacy Policy & Data Protection

1. Identity of Data Controller

The data controller pursuant to Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR and relevant European privacy regulations is:

2. Legal Bases for Data Processing

We only process personal data strictly necessary to provide a fully functioning website, customized vehicle sourcing quotations, vehicle inspection records, and international import logistics.

Legal bases under Art. 6(1) GDPR:
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For voluntarily submitted quote requests and language preferences.
• Contract Performance & Pre-contractual Measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): For sourcing agreements and vehicle delivery coordination.
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For maintaining website integrity, fraud prevention, and performance reliability.

3. Data Collection on Our Website

Server Log Files

The server provider automatically collects technical access files (anonymized IP address, browser build, operating system, referrer URL, server request timestamps) to maintain server stability and cybersecurity.

Language & Currency Cookies

We store lightweight functional cookies (k_auto_lang, k_auto_currency) solely to preserve your preferred language (English / German) and currency view during navigation. These are purely functional without third-party tracking.

4. Contact Forms & WhatsApp Direct Chat

When you contact us via email, official quotation forms, or our direct WhatsApp channel, your submitted contact information (name, telephone number, vehicle model requests) is processed exclusively to handle your inquiry and prepare import cost calculations.

WhatsApp Notice: When initiating communication via the WhatsApp button, communication is governed by the privacy provisions of WhatsApp Ireland Limited.

5. Your Statutory Rights under GDPR

• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to obtain confirmation and copy of stored personal data.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request correction of inaccurate personal records.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You may request deletion of your personal data when no longer legally required.
• Right to Restriction & Objection (Art. 18 & 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to data processing at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

6. SSL / TLS Secure Encryption

This site utilizes modern TLS/SSL 256-bit encryption to safeguard transmitted quote requests, vehicle inquiries, and user communications from unauthorized interception.