PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 29, 2026 
Last Updated: September 29, 2026 
Applicable To: SafeDeal Escrow Services 
URL: https://safedeal.autodealspot.com 
Parent Entity: Autodealspot.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction and Scope
2. Interpretation and Definitions
3. Information We Collect

• 3.1. Personal Data
• 3.2. Usage Data and Analytics
• 3.3. Information from Third Parties (Autodealspot Ecosystem)
• 3.4. Financial and Transactional Data

1. How We Use Your Information

• 4.1. Primary Uses (Escrow Execution)
• 4.2. Secondary Uses (Analytics, Marketing, Security)

1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Global Compliance)
2. How We Share Your Information

• 6.1. With Transaction Counterparties
• 6.2. Service Providers and Vendors
• 6.3. Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

1. Data Retention and Deletion
2. Data Security Measures
3. International Data Transfers
4. Your Rights and Choices

• 10.1. General Rights
• 10.2. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
• 10.3. European Residents (GDPR)

1. Children’s Privacy
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3. Third-Party Links
4. Changes to This Privacy Policy
5. Contact Information

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

Welcome to SafeDeal, the specialized escrow and secure payment intermediary service provided by Autodealspot. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of information when you access or use our website located at https://safedeal.autodealspot.com (the “Site”), our mobile applications (including our cross-platform Android and iOS applications), and our administrative interfaces (collectively, the “Services”).

SafeDeal is specifically designed to facilitate trust in peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. While our technology can handle various digital assets, our primary operational focus and scope are centered on automotive transactions (including vehicle titles, VINs, and physical vehicle transfers) and related digital asset transfers (such as domain names) that originate from or are associated with the Autodealspot.com marketplace.

By accessing or using our Services, whether on desktop or mobile, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you must discontinue use of our Services immediately.

2. INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

To ensure clarity, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:

• “Company” (referred to as either “we,” “our,” or “us”): Refers to SafeDeal, a division of Autodealspot.
• “Service Provider”: Refers to any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party payment processors, cloud hosting providers, KYC verification vendors, and analytics firms.
• “Country”: Refers to [Insert Your Primary Country of Operation, e.g., the United States].
• “Device”: Refers to any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
• “Personal Data”: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• “Transaction”: Refers to the specific escrow agreement between a Buyer and a Seller facilitated by SafeDeal.
• “Counterparty”: Refers to the other party involved in a specific Transaction (i.e., the Buyer or the Seller).

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information to provide better Services to you, specifically tailored to the risks and requirements of high-value automotive and digital asset transactions.

3.1. Personal Data

• Identity Verification Data: When you create an account or initiate an escrow, we collect your full legal name, date of birth, email address, and phone number. To comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, which are critical for vehicle transactions, we may collect:
• Government-issued ID documents (Driver’s License, Passport, National ID).
• Proof of address (utility bills, bank statements).
• Biometric data (selfie verification) for enhanced security.
• Contact Information: Mailing address, shipping address (for title delivery or physical goods), and emergency contact details if required.
• Account Credentials: Username, password, and security questions/answers.

3.2. Transaction and Financial Data

• Payment Information: We collect banking details (routing and account numbers for ACH/wire transfers) or credit/debit card details for deposits and fee payments.
• Note: We do not store your full credit card number or CVV. This data is transmitted directly to our secure Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and tokenized for recurring billing or refunds.
• Transaction Details: Details regarding the specific escrow contract, including:
• Asset description (e.g., Year/Make/Model/VIN for vehicles; Domain name for digital assets).
• Agreed-upon purchase price and currency.
• Escrow fee amounts.
• Status of the transaction (Funds Deposited, Title Sent, Funds Released, Dispute Opened).
• Document Uploads: Scans or photos of vehicle titles, bills of lading, service records, domain transfer codes, or correspondence used as evidence in disputes.

3.3. Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type (e.g., Chrome, Safari), operating system (e.g., iOS 17, Windows 11), device manufacturer, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: We track pages visited, time spent on the Site, click-through rates, scroll depth, and error logs. This helps us understand how users interact with the escrow creation flow.
• Geolocation Data: We may collect approximate geographic location based on your IP address to determine applicable tax jurisdictions or regulatory requirements.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, tags, and scripts to manage sessions and analyze trends. (See Section 12 for more details).

3.4. Information from Third Parties (Autodealspot Ecosystem)

Since SafeDeal is integrated with Autodealspot.com, we receive data directly from your Autodealspot user profile, including:

• Your Autodealspot user ID and account status.
• Your listing history and feedback ratings.
• Communication logs from the Autodealspot marketplace if the escrow was initiated from a specific listing.
• External Data Sources: With your consent, we may receive additional data from credit bureaus, public records (for VIN verification and lien checks), and shipping carriers (FedEx, UPS, specialized auto transporters) to verify the delivery of physical assets.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the specific purpose of facilitating secure financial transactions and maintaining the integrity of the SafeDeal platform.

4.1. Primary Uses (Escrow Execution)

• Fund Holding and Release: To securely hold funds in escrow until the agreed-upon conditions (e.g., delivery of title, acceptance of vehicle) are met.
• Payment Processing: To charge your card or bank account for escrow fees and refunds.
• Identity Verification: To verify that the person opening the escrow is the same person signing off on the transaction, reducing fraud and chargebacks.
• Dispute Resolution: If a dispute arises between Buyer and Seller, we use chat logs, document uploads, and transaction history to mediate and make a binding decision on fund release.

4.2. Secondary Uses

• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries via our P2P live chat, email, or phone support.
• Communication: To send transactional emails (e.g., “Funds Received,” “Title Uploaded,” “Dispute Filed”) and, if you have opted in, marketing communications about new SafeDeal features or Autodealspot promotions.
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze how users interact with our calculator, chat, and escrow forms to improve user experience and reduce friction in the transaction process.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, money laundering, and account takeover attempts using your IP address and device fingerprint.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, and court orders (e.g., freezing funds during litigation).

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR & GLOBAL COMPLIANCE)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with specific data protection laws, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g., holding funds for an escrow).
• Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your data (e.g., for marketing emails or third-party sharing).
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in improving our services, preventing fraud, and ensuring the security of our platform.
• Legal Obligations: We are required by law to retain certain financial records for tax and audit purposes.

6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only in the following specific circumstances:

6.1. With Transaction Counterparties

To complete a transaction, we must share certain information with the other party:

• Name and Contact Info: To facilitate communication regarding the delivery and transfer of the asset.
• Transaction Details: The agreed-upon price and asset description.
• Shipping Address: If physical delivery is required, we share your address with the Counterparty and potentially the shipping carrier.

6.2. Service Providers and Vendors

We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

• Payment Processors: (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Crypto Gateways) to process payments and refunds.
• KYC/AML Verification Services: (e.g., SumSub, Veriff) to verify your identity.
• Cloud Hosting Providers: (e.g., AWS, Azure) to store your data securely.
• Communication Tools: To power our live chat and email notification systems.
• Legal and Accounting Firms: To assist with dispute resolution, tax filings, and legal compliance.

6.3. Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation (e.g., responding to a subpoena).
• Protect and defend the rights or property of SafeDeal or Autodealspot.
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.

7. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

• Transaction Records: We retain transaction records, including escrow details and communication logs, for a minimum of 7 years to comply with financial regulations and tax laws.
• Account Data: If you close your account, we may retain certain data for fraud prevention, legal disputes, or regulatory compliance.
• Deletion Requests: If you request deletion of your data, we will remove your personal information from our active databases, subject to the retention periods above.

8. DATA SECURITY MEASURES

We use a combination of administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your Personal Data, and access is logged.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• Secure Servers: Our data is stored in secure, redundant data centers with 24/7 monitoring.

Note: While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

• Autodealspot may transfer data to servers located in [Insert Country, e.g., the United States, Ireland, etc.].
• We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

10.1. General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for tax or legal retention purposes).
• Portability: Request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).

10.2. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect, use, and share.
• Delete your personal data (subject to exceptions).
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (if applicable).
• Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

10.3. European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

• Access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Object to processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@autodealspot.com.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

12. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

• Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Service (e.g., session management, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of our campaigns.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service, such as the live chat or secure escrow login.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. Clicking on a third-party link will direct you to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
• Sending you an email notification.
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following details:

• Email: privacy@autodealspot.com
• Website Contact Form: https://safedeal.autodealspot.com/contact-us
• Mailing Address:

Autodealspot SafeDeal
[Insert Physical Street Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Country]

By using SafeDeal, you agree to this Privacy Policy.