Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how AutoDeal.ie collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website. By using our platform, you agree to the terms described in this policy. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your data is handled securely.

We collect the following types of information to provide you with the best possible service:

Your information is strictly used for the following purposes:

• To create, manage, and authenticate your user account.
• To let you sign in securely with Google when you choose that option.
• To display and publish your car advertisements to potential buyers.
• To facilitate secure communication between buyers and sellers.
• To process payments and manage VIP/Premium listings.
• To analyze site usage, troubleshoot issues, and improve our services.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share limited information with trusted third parties exclusively for operational purposes:

• Service Providers: Hosting partners, email delivery services, and analytics providers.
• Authentication Providers: Supabase and Google may process the limited account data needed to complete secure sign-in.
• Payment Processors: Companies like Stripe to handle transactions securely.
• Public Display: Information you voluntarily include in your vehicle listings, such as contact numbers, car details, and location, will be publicly visible to other users.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose information to law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

AutoDeal.ie uses cookies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze site traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Under applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request the deletion of your personal data, also known as the Right to be Forgotten.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• To exercise any of these rights, please contact our support team using the information provided below.

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.