Privacy protection is a top priority. This policy defines how personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Only information strictly necessary for the provision of the community service is collected.
The data controller is the site publisher.
Security & Communication: Captcha and mailing services are handled by secure third-party providers.
Support: Financial contributions are processed via secure payment gateways (PayPal).
State-of-the-art security measures are implemented. Sensitive information (such as email addresses, API keys, and private message content) is encrypted at rest in the database using the robust AES-256-GCM algorithm. The use of anonymized Blind Indices allows for fast security lookups without ever decrypting your data in bulk. As a result, even in the event of unauthorized database access, personal information remains in principle protected and unreadable.
Data is processed to: (1) Provide technical services (EPC, WIS, and garage tracking); (2) Manage the member area and communication preferences; (3) Maintain site security, filter spam, and limit abuse; (4) Draft, automatically translate via AI, and publish presentation articles on the site after voluntary submission.
Processing is based on: (1) User consent (for account creation, virtual garage management, private messaging, newsletter subscription, and presentation submission); (2) The legitimate interest of protecting the site's infrastructure from spam and abuse.
Account data is retained as long as the account is active, subject to deletion by the publisher (particularly in the event of non-compliance with the terms of use). In the event of account deletion initiated from the member dashboard or by the publisher, all personal data (email, password, API key) is permanently and irreversibly destroyed. Security and diagnostic logs are frequently deleted. However, some logs requiring longer-term analysis may be retained for a maximum of 12 months.
In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, port, and delete your data. If you have an account, most of these rights can be exercised autonomously in your profile (account deletion, info modification, comment deletion). For any other request or difficulty (notably for non-members), you can contact the publisher via the contact form on the website.
By submitting a presentation (photos and descriptions of your Saab), you grant Saabiste a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free license to use, adapt (including automatic translation by AI), publish, and distribute this content to write and display articles on the site and its social networks. You certify that you are the legitimate owner of the uploaded photos and texts or have obtained the necessary permissions. You have the right to withdraw or modify your presentation at any time by contacting the site administrator. Saabiste agrees to blur license plates upon request (via the dedicated checkbox when submitting).
The website may use necessary cookies (session, language) to ensure the proper functioning of its features. Audience measurement and behavioral analysis tools (such as Microsoft Clarity or Google Analytics) may be activated in order to understand how the site is used and optimize user experience. These services collect anonymized navigation data. The use of these scripts remains optional and can be adjusted or disabled at any time.
This privacy policy may be updated at any time. It is the user's responsibility to consult it regularly to stay informed of any changes.