Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
AutoFie respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and the choices you have. It applies to everyone using AutoFie in Ghana and is written to align with the Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).
1. Information we collect
- Account data — name, email, phone number, password (encrypted).
- Verification data — Ghana Card number, supporting documents and a selfie for identity matching (dealers only).
- Listing data — vehicle details, photos, price and region you post.
- Activity data — listings you view, save or chat about, and basic device/browser information.
- Communications — messages you send through in-app chat and emails you send us.
2. How we use your information
- To verify your identity and prevent fraud on the platform.
- To display your listings and connect you with interested buyers or sellers.
- To improve AutoFie — what's slow, what's broken, what people actually use.
- To send important service updates and, with your consent, occasional product news.
- To comply with our legal obligations in Ghana.
3. Ghana Card and sensitive data
We only collect Ghana Card information for dealer verification. It is stored encrypted, used solely to confirm identity, and never shown publicly. We do not sell, rent or share verification data with advertisers.
4. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email) bound by confidentiality.
- Law enforcement or regulators when required by Ghanaian law.
- Other users — but only the information you choose to make public (your dealer name, listings, reviews).
5. Your phone number
Your phone number is hidden by default. Buyers contact you through in-app chat. You decide if and when to share your number.
6. Data retention
We keep your account and verification data for as long as your account is active, and for a reasonable period after closure to meet legal and fraud-prevention obligations. You can request deletion at any time.
7. Security
We use encryption in transit (HTTPS), encrypted storage and access controls to protect your data. No system is perfectly secure — please use a strong, unique password and tell us immediately if you suspect a breach.
8. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete or export your personal information, and to object to certain uses. To exercise any of these rights, email autofieghana@gmail.com.
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences and understand how AutoFie is used. You can control cookies in your browser settings.
10. Children
AutoFie is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. We will post the new version here and, for material changes, notify you by email or in-app.
12. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, email autofieghana@gmail.com.