Privacy Policy

Welcome to HorsesNTrucks.com ("HorsesNTrucks", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our website.

HorsesNTrucks.com is an online marketplace dedicated to buying, selling, and promoting Horse Trucks, Transport Trucks, Commercial Vehicles, and related services across Europe.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

HorsesNTrucks.com provides an online platform where:

• Individual truck owners can advertise vehicles for sale.
• Truck dealers can create business profiles and manage inventories.
• Buyers can search, compare, and contact sellers.
• Businesses can promote truck-related products and services.

We act as a marketplace platform and are not a party to the sales agreement between buyers and sellers unless explicitly stated.

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

When you create an account, submit an enquiry, or list a vehicle, we may collect:

• Full name
• Company or dealership name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country
• Business address (where applicable)
• VAT or Tax Identification Number (if required)
• Profile photograph or company logo

Account Information

When you register on our platform, we collect:

• Username
• Encrypted password
• Account preferences
• Communication preferences
• Login history
• User role (Buyer, Seller, Dealer, Administrator)

Vehicle Listing Information

When creating advertisements, you may submit:

• Truck make and model
• Vehicle specifications
• Images
• Videos
• Pricing
• Location
• Registration year
• VIN (optional)
• Mileage
• Technical details
• Contact information displayed in listings

Payment Information

If you purchase listing packages or promotional services, payment processing is handled by trusted third-party payment providers. We may collect:

• Billing name
• Billing address
• Invoice details
• Transaction ID
• Payment status

We do not store your complete credit or debit card details.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Device type
• Language settings
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Session information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain secure sessions
• Remember preferences
• Improve website performance
• Analyse traffic
• Deliver personalised advertising (with your consent)

Please see our Cookie Policy for further details.

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Publish truck listings
• Enable communication between buyers and sellers
• Process payments
• Respond to enquiries
• Verify dealer accounts
• Improve marketplace functionality
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Detect suspicious activity
• Provide customer support
• Send service-related notifications
• Deliver newsletters and marketing communications (only with consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests
• Protection against fraud and misuse

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Including:

• Payment processors
• Website hosting providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support providers
• Security monitoring providers

Buyers and Sellers

Information you choose to include in your listings (such as your name, business name, phone number, email, and location) may be publicly visible to users of the marketplace.

Legal Authorities

We may disclose personal information where required by law or where necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights
• Prevent fraud
• Investigate unlawful activity
• Respond to lawful government requests

As HorsesNTrucks.com serves users across Europe and may use international service providers, your information may be transferred outside your country.

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• GDPR-compliant processing agreements
• Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Maintain your account
• Provide marketplace services
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure servers
• Password encryption
• Firewall protection
• Regular security updates
• Access controls
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

If you subscribe to our newsletter or promotional updates, we may send you:

• Marketplace news
• Featured truck listings
• Dealer promotions
• New platform features
• Industry insights
• Marketing offers

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by updating your account preferences.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, dealerships, service providers, or advertisers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

HorsesNTrucks.com is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or data processing practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

HorsesNTrucks.com

Website: https://www.horsesntrucks.com

Email: info@horsesntrucks.com

HorsesNTrucks.com is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws.

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before collecting or processing personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing communications and non-essential cookies. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information and respect your rights under applicable data protection legislation.

By using HorsesNTrucks.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described above. We are committed to maintaining a secure, transparent, and trustworthy marketplace for buyers, sellers, and dealers across Europe.