Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

CarScene collects the following types of information:

• Account information (display name, email)
• User-generated content (vehicles, clubs, events)
• Usage and analytics data
• Technical information (browser, device type)

2. Public Information

Publicly visible content includes:

• Vehicles, clubs, and events marked as public
• Display name of the content owner

CarScene does not publicly display private account details.

3. Use of Information

Information is used to:

• Operate and maintain the Web Platform
• Display public content
• Improve performance and usability
• Maintain security and prevent abuse

4. Service Providers

The Web Platform uses third-party services for:

• Cloud hosting and databases
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Mapping and location-based features
• Advertising (Google AdSense)

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the Web Platform. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings, or at www.aboutads.info. Advertising appears on the websites only; the mobile apps carry no advertising.

5. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect data.

6. Fraud Prevention

When you create an account we record limited signals to detect suspended users opening new accounts: a one-way coded (hashed) form of your IP address, your browser or app version, and a simplified form of your email address. They are used only for this, are never sold or shared, and are deleted after 12 months.

7. Data Sharing

CarScene does not sell personal data.

Information is shared only where necessary to:

• Operate the Platform
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce Terms

8. Your Rights

You may access, update, or delete your account information, subject to legal requirements.

9. Contact

📧 privacy@carscene.au