1. Responsible Entity & Data Controller
Responsible for data processing on this platform pursuant to Article 4 (7) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Niklas Strukelj
Seesenerstraße 5a
38124 Braunschweig, Germany
Email: contact@avgspots.com
2. Overview of Data We Collect
AvgSpots is a community car spotting platform. Depending on how you interact with our services, we process the following data:
- Account data: Username, email address, password hash, and optional profile biography when you register.
- Uploaded media: Vehicle photographs, camera metadata, spotting location (city/country), and vehicle notes.
- Technical access data: IP address, browser user agent, device type, timestamp of access, and referral URL necessary for platform security and delivery.
- Preferences & Consent: Cookie preferences and display settings stored locally or associated with your account.
3. Vehicle Privacy & Licence Plate Obscuration
We respect the privacy of vehicle owners. AvgSpots encourages spotters to obscure licence plates and offers licence plate normalization. Vehicle owners or authorized representatives may request blurring or removal of photographs at any time by contacting contact@avgspots.com.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR (Articles 15–21)
You have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of your personal data; restriction of processing; data portability; and to object to processing at any time. For inquiries, reach out to our privacy contact above.