Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2024 | Last Updated: 2026-07-24

1. Introduction

DAOD Intelligent Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("DAOD," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website www.daodaev.com or submit inquiries through our online forms.

2. Data We Collect

When you submit an inquiry through our contact forms, we may collect:

Name — to address you properly
Email address — to respond to your inquiry
Phone number — to contact you regarding your request
Intention / Purpose — to understand your needs (vehicle inquiry, price quote, dealership)
Message content — to process your specific request
IP address — for security and spam prevention (reCAPTCHA)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data exclusively for:

Responding to your product inquiries and quotation requests
Providing customer support and after-sales service
Sending relevant product information (only if requested)
Improving our website and services
Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data is:

Consent: You have given clear consent by submitting the contact form
Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary to respond to your business inquiry

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary. Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months, after which they are securely deleted.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Your data may be shared only:

With service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, email delivery)
When required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and security (CSRF tokens, session management). We also use Google Analytics for anonymous traffic analysis. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & International)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ricane@daodaev.net.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Google reCAPTCHA protection against automated spam
CSRF token validation on all forms
Regular security updates and monitoring

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in China, where our servers are located. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer under appropriate safeguards in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights:

DAOD Intelligent Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Email: ricane@daodaev.net
Phone: +86-13982198210
Address: Hongya Economic and Technological Development Zone, Sichuan, China