1General provisions
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, store, use and disclose information we receive from users when they use the website and services of TAUS Core (the "Platform"). Personal data is processed in accordance with the legislation of Georgia, including the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection.
The data controller is შპს ტაუს კორ (LLC TAUS COR, ID 400465297), Tbilisi, Georgia. For any questions regarding the processing of your data, contact: info@taus.ge.
2What information we collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:
Personal data
Name, phone number and email address that you provide when registering or in your profile.
Vehicle data
VIN, registration number, technical specifications, photos and service history added to "My Park" or to listings.
Technical data
IP address, browser type, cookie information and site usage data for analytics and security.
Location data
We may collect your precise or approximate location when you use maps to find services, parking or navigation features, only with your permission in device or browser settings.
User content and communications
Data you send through the platform's internal chat (messages, voice messages, attachments, files). We process this to run the service and moderate content.
Data from third parties
If you sign up via third-party services (e.g. Google or Apple) or verify your phone number, we receive basic data (email, name, identifier, phone number) needed to create and verify your profile.
3Purposes of data use
The information collected is used for:
- Providing access to TAUS services (Market, My Park).
- Connecting sellers and buyers.
- Providing paid listing-promotion services.
- Sending news, offers and service updates (by email and/or SMS) — only with your consent.
- Account security and fraud prevention.
- Improving the Platform and developing new features.
4Sharing data with third parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data only in the following cases:
Service partners
Auto services or rental providers, only upon your direct request (e.g. when booking online).
Legal requirement
To state authorities when required by law and upon official request.
Technical providers
Infrastructure and service providers that operate the platform: hosting and databases (Supabase, Vercel), email delivery (Resend), SMS phone verification (GoSMS), spam protection and account sign-in (Google reCAPTCHA, Google), error monitoring (Sentry). Data is shared only to the extent necessary to run the service; such providers are bound by data protection agreements.
5Data security
We take appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect your personal information from unlawful or accidental access, destruction, alteration, blocking, copying or distribution. To prevent automated abuse (spam, brute-force attempts), we apply request rate-limiting. Sign-in events (including IP address) are logged for security.
6Data retention
Data is retained while your account is active. On account deletion, a 30-day restoration period applies, after which personal data is deleted or anonymized. Published listing photos may remain after account deletion. Data we are required to retain by law (e.g. for tax or judicial purposes) is kept for the periods set by legislation.
7Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and local storage for session management (logging in), listing view counts and security. This data is not shared with third parties except technical providers necessary to run the site. Disabling cookies may limit some platform features.
We also use error monitoring tools (e.g. Sentry) to identify technical issues and improve application stability; this may involve processing device and runtime data to the extent necessary for diagnostics.
8Newsletters and marketing
News and promotional messages (email, SMS) are sent only with your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email or SMS, or by writing to info@taus.ge. Without consent we do not use your contact details for marketing.
9Age requirement
The Platform is intended for users aged 16 and over. By registering, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old or have the consent of a legal representative as required by the legislation of Georgia.
10Changing and deleting data. Your rights
You can update your personal data at any time in the Profile section.
To fully delete your account and associated data, send a request to info@taus.ge or use the delete option in settings (if available). We will process the deletion within a reasonable time.
Under the legislation of Georgia you have the right to access your data, to its rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection to processing, and to lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia (pdps.ge). For any requests contact info@taus.ge.
11Policy languages
This Policy is provided in Georgian, Russian and English. In case of discrepancy between versions, the Georgian version shall prevail.
Questions?
If you have questions about this policy or the processing of your data, contact us at info@taus.ge.
Email info@taus.ge