The types of personal information we collect depend on how you use CarsComm.
We may collect the following categories of personal information.
3.1 Account and Contact Information
We may collect:
name;
email address;
mobile number;
residential, postal or business address;
username or account identifier;
password or authentication details;
profile information;
communication preferences;
customer support records.
3.2 Vehicle Information
We may collect information relating to vehicles you add to CarsComm, including:
vehicle make, model, year, colour and body type;
registration number or licence plate;
state or territory of registration;
vehicle nickname;
vehicle identification details, if provided;
ownership, caretaker or authorised user details;
vehicle images;
service and maintenance information;
notes or records you choose to add.
Some vehicle details may identify you directly or indirectly, especially where linked with your account, location, registration number or communications.
3.3 Glovebox and Document Information
If you use the Glovebox or document storage features, we may collect documents or information you upload, including:
registration papers;
insurance documents;
service receipts;
maintenance records;
roadside assistance records;
warranty documents;
images or PDFs;
other vehicle-related documents.
You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload and store any document or information you add to CarsComm.
3.4 Prang Log, Accident, and Incident Information
If you use the Prang Log or similar incident-recording features, we may collect:
date, time and location of an incident;
accident or damage descriptions;
photos or videos;
notes, statements or comments;
insurance-related information;
third-party vehicle details;
third-party contact details, if you enter them;
police event numbers or claim numbers, if provided;
other information relevant to the incident.
You should only upload information that is accurate, relevant and lawful for you to provide.
3.5 Messaging and Communication Information
If you use CarsComm’s 2-way messaging or communication features, we may collect:
message content;
sender and recipient details;
timestamps;
delivery and read status;
linked vehicle or registration details;
metadata associated with the communication;
reports, complaints or abuse notifications relating to messages.
CarsComm may process, store and review communications where reasonably necessary to operate the platform, investigate misuse, comply with law, protect users, enforce our Terms and Conditions or improve our services.
3.6 Emergency Contact and Next of Kin Information
If you nominate a Next of Kin or emergency contact, we may collect:
their name;
phone number;
email address;
relationship to you;
emergency-contact instructions;
any other information you choose to provide.
You must ensure that you have the consent or authority of any person you nominate as an emergency contact before providing their personal information to CarsComm.
CarsComm may use or disclose emergency contact information where reasonably necessary to provide the relevant feature, including where another CarsComm user attempts to notify your nominated contact in connection with an accident, safety concern, vehicle incident or similar event.
3.7 Location Information
Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, we may collect:
approximate location;
precise location;
incident location;
vehicle-related location information;
location metadata from photos, device settings or app permissions;
location information associated with Missing Vehicle, Prang Log, messaging or safety-related features.
You can usually manage location permissions through your device settings. Some CarsComm features may not function properly if location access is disabled.
3.8 Device, App, and Technical Information
When you use our website or mobile app, we may collect:
device type;
operating system;
browser type;
IP address;
app version;
device identifiers;
crash logs;
diagnostic data;
access dates and times;
pages or screens viewed;
referring website;
usage analytics;
cookie and tracking information.
We use this information to operate, secure, analyse and improve CarsComm.
3.9 Payment and Subscription Information
If CarsComm offers paid features, subscriptions, in-app purchases, partner services or paid listings, we may collect payment-related information, such as:
billing name;
billing address;
transaction history;
subscription status;
invoice details;
partial payment card details or payment tokens.
We generally do not store full credit card numbers ourselves. Payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers.
3.10 Partner, Business, and Provider Information
If you are a mechanic, tyre shop, auto service provider, business partner or supplier, we may collect:
business name;
ABN or ACN;
contact person details;
business address;
business phone number;
email address;
service categories;
listing information;
pricing or promotional information;
communications with CarsComm;
agreement and payment records.