Effective Date: July 6, 2025
At Carmart.ng, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with our services.
By using Carmart.ng, You agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Carmart.ng is a Nigerian-based automotive news and media platform providing car reviews, price guides, auto news, buying advice, and lifestyle content tailored for the Nigerian market.
Website: www.carmart.ng
Email: support@carmart.ng
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or submit a form, we may collect:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Location (City/Country)
- Any information you voluntarily provide
2.2 Usage & Device Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited and time spent
- Click and scroll activity
This helps us analyse user behaviour and improve the experience on our site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or comments
- To send newsletters and automotive updates (if you subscribe)
- To personalise and enhance your user experience
- To conduct analytics and improve our editorial content
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activities
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Carmart.ng uses cookies, web beacons, and tracking tools to enhance functionality, gather usage analytics, and deliver relevant content.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your browsing experience.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and plugins such as:
- Google Analytics – for traffic and usage insights
- Email Marketing Providers – for newsletters and campaigns
- Embedded Social Media Content – such as Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok posts
These providers may collect their own data per their respective privacy policies. Carmart.ng is not responsible for their practices.
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only:
- With service providers working on our behalf (under confidentiality agreements)
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Carmart.ng, its users, or the public
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Carmart.ng is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us for removal.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of email communications at any time
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Contact us regarding any privacy concerns or rights
To make a request, email: privacy@carmart.ng
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
Carmart.ng may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, complaints, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Carmart.ng
Email: privacy@carmart.ng
Address: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria