This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Global Auto Trade ("Global Auto Trade", "we", "us", or "our"), operated by Digital Auto Market Place Ltd, collects, uses, processes, stores, shares, and protects your personal data when you access or use our digital marketplace, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
This Privacy Policy applies to Global Auto Trade (the "Platform"), including its website located at www.globalautotrade.com and any related services, applications, or platforms operated under the Global Auto Trade brand.
By creating an account and ticking the consent checkbox, you explicitly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Policy.
1. Applicability of Data Protection Laws
Global Auto Trade complies with:
- UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
- UAE sectoral laws (e.g., AML-CFT compliance regulations)
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
2.1 Data Provided by You
- Full name
- Email address and phone number
- Account credentials
- Identity verification documents (Emirates ID, passport, driving license)
- Billing, payment, and transaction information
- Uploaded vehicle listings, documents, and images
2.2 Data We Collect Automatically
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Platform usage logs
- Location information
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
2.3 Data from Third Parties
- Payment service providers
- Identity verification providers
- AML/KYC screening partners
- Advertising platforms
3. How We Use Personal Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage user accounts
- To facilitate buying and selling of vehicles
- To verify identity and prevent fraud
- To process transactions and payments
- To comply with AML/KYC regulatory obligations
- To improve platform security and performance
- To send service updates, notifications, and alerts
- For analytics, marketing, and personalization (where permitted)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR and PDPL, our legal bases include:
- Performance of a contract (account registration, transactions)
- Compliance with legal obligations (AML, KYC, law enforcement requests)
- Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, platform security)
- Consent (cookies, marketing, optional features)
5. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary:
- Account data: until deletion
- Transaction data: minimum 5–7 years (regulatory purposes)
- AML/KYC records: as per UAE regulations
- Cookies: as defined in the Cookie Policy
6. Data Sharing & Transfers
We may share personal data with:
- Payment processors
- Identity verification and AML/KYC partners
- Logistics & automotive service providers
- IT hosting and infrastructure providers
- Law enforcement or regulators
- Affiliated entities under Global Auto Trade
Data may be transferred outside the UAE to jurisdictions with adequate protection or through contractual safeguards.
7. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may:
- Access personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
Contact: support@globalautotrade.com
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures:
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Role-based access control
- Multi-factor authentication
- Vendor due diligence
- Continuous monitoring
9. Children's Data
Global Auto Trade is not intended for users under 18.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on the Platform.
11. Contact Information
For inquiries:
Email: Support@globalautotrade.com
Address: Workstation No: 13C, 37C, 113C, 197C, 226C, 229C, 230C, 252C, 253C, 306C Building No. 280 Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
