1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how WeltScout d.o.o., a company registered in Slovenia, processes and protects the personal data of users in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our platform or website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Terms and definitions:
"Personal Data" the information about an identified or identifiable natural person.
"Usage Data" are those data collected automatically, whether generated by the use of the service or through Cookies (defined below) and/or other tracking tools about the user's use of the Website (e.g. time spent on each section of the Website, etc.).
"Cookies" are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device) which may have different functions, but in general, they serve for the Website server to identify the user's device and to store in them Usage Data for different purposes, including analytical purposes, personalization of some functionalities of the Website or to show you personalized advertisements, if any.
"Data Controller or Controller" means the natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which (and the manner in which) any Personal Data is or will be processed. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, WeltScout is a Controller of your Personal Data. "Processor" means any natural or legal person who processes Personal Data on behalf of and for the account of the Controller.
"Service(s)" are the functionalities or tools contracted to WeltScout by you.
"Data Subject" is any natural person who uses our Services and is identifiable or can be identified with the Personal Data collected and processed by WeltScout in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
WeltScout d.o.o.
Company registration no.: 9450670000, VAT ID: SI25936344
Address: Luče 42b, 1290 Grosuplje, Slovenia
Email: info@weltscout.com
We currently do not have an appointed Data Protection Officer, but you can contact our support team for any data-related concerns.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
1. Name and surname
2. Email address
3. Phone number (if provided)
4. Company name (if provided)
5. IP address and browser metadata
6. Payment and billing information(processed via Stripe)
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
4.1 Third-Party Data Sources
WeltScout aggregates and displays publicly available data sourced from external automotive platforms. We do not claim ownership of this data. The original content, including vehicle listings and associated information, remains the property of the respective platforms or individuals that published it.
We act solely as a data aggregation and analytics tool. For each data entry shown on our platform:
1. We clearly state the original source
2. We provide a direct link back to the source website
3. We do not modify the content in a misleading way
4. We do not store or sell the original data as proprietary content
WeltScout aims to respect copyright, intellectual property, and fair use principles. If any platform or content owner believes their content is being improperly displayed, they are encouraged to contact us immediately at support@weltscout.com so we can review and, if necessary, remove the material.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes above or to comply with legal obligations. For example: Account data is retained while your account is active. Billing data is retained according to tax and accounting laws. Email communications are retained for a limited period unless legally required otherwise.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
WeltScout remains responsible for the actions of third-party data processors (such as AWS, Google, and Stripe) to the extent required by law, and ensures they are bound by equivalent data protection commitments. In case of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you without undue delay and provide all relevant information as required by GDPR.
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers:
1. AWS (cloud hosting)
2. Stripe (payment processor)
3. Google (emails, analytics)
4. Webflow (website frontend)I
In some cases, these services may process data outside the EU. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g.,Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
7. Your Rights Under GDRP
As a data subject, you have the right to:
1. Access your personal data
2. Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
3. Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
4. Restrict or object to processing
5. Port your data to another provider
6. Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@weltscout.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. For detailed information, refer to our Cookie Policy. Consent is requested before using non-essential cookies.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate organizational and technical measures to secure your data, including encrypted transmission, access controls, and security monitoring.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we will notify users of significant changes.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or requests related to personal data, contact us at: General inquiries: info@weltscout.comSupport / data rights:support@weltscout.com
By clicking the “Register” button or creating an account on the WeltScout platform, the user expressly acknowledges that they have read, understood, and fully agreed to the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy provided in English. The user confirms that English is an acceptable and understood language for communication and contractual documentation between the parties. The user hereby waives any claim that they did not understand the contents of the Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy due to language barriers. The user agrees that inability to understand English will not be accepted as grounds to invalidate any part of the agreement or disclaim legal obligations arising from their use of the platform.
