Who We Are

Our website address is: https://irishautomarket.ie. We operate as a platform for buying, selling, and servicing vehicles in Ireland. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

1️⃣ Comments and Reviews

When visitors leave comments or reviews on our site, we collect:

• The data provided in the comments form.
• The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.
• If you are using Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile. You can review their privacy policy here: Gravatar Privacy Policy.
• Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be publicly visible.

2️⃣ Vehicle Listings

When you post a vehicle or service listing, we collect:

• Your contact details (e.g., name, phone number, email).
• Vehicle information (make, model, year, mileage, etc.).
• Any additional details you provide about the vehicle or service.

This information is used exclusively for listing purposes, allowing buyers and sellers to interact efficiently and enabling proper display on our marketplace.

3️⃣ Media Uploads

• If you upload images (e.g., vehicle photos), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
• Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images, which may pose privacy risks.

4️⃣ Contact Forms

When you use our contact forms, we collect:

• Your name, email address, and message content.
• This data is used exclusively for customer service and support inquiries.
• We may retain this data to follow up on your request.

Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

• Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These last one year for convenience.
• Login Sessions:
  • Login cookies last two days unless you select “Remember Me”, in which case they last two weeks.
  • Screen preferences cookies last one year.
• Listings and Posts: When you edit or publish a listing/post, a cookie containing the post ID is stored in your browser for one day.

Cookie Management: You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).

• Embedded content behaves the same way as if you had visited the originating website.
• These websites may collect your data, use cookies, track interactions, and monitor behavior if you have an account logged in on those platforms.
• We do not control or take responsibility for third-party privacy policies.

Analytics & Tracking

We collect anonymized analytics data to:
✅ Improve user experience.
✅ Understand visitor behavior and website performance.
✅ Optimize our services.

We do not track or collect personally identifiable browsing activity outside our platform.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third-party marketers. However, we may share limited data with:

• Spam detection services (to prevent fraudulent activity).
• Payment gateways (to process transactions securely).
• Analytics providers (to improve platform functionality).

All third-party services comply with GDPR regulations and have their own privacy policies governing their data handling practices.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments & Reviews: Retained indefinitely for reference and future approvals.
• User Accounts: If you register, we store your profile data, which can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time (excluding your username).
• Vehicle Listings: Retained until manually removed by the user or until it expires.

Your Rights Over Your Data

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you have the right to:

✅ Request an export of your personal data.
✅ Request data deletion, except for data legally required for security, compliance, or administrative purposes.
✅ Correct or update your personal information via your user profile.

To exercise these rights, contact us through our website.

Where We Send Your Data

• Visitor comments are checked through automated spam detection services.
• Certain data may be shared with trusted third-party services such as payment processors or analytics providers to ensure platform functionality.

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures, including:
🔒 Encryption protocols for sensitive data.
🔒 Access controls to prevent unauthorized access.
🔒 Secure hosting environments to store user data safely.

In the event of a data breach, affected users will be notified immediately, and necessary actions will be taken to secure the compromised data.

Third-Party Data Sources & Integrations

We may receive data from third-party services, such as:

• Spam detection tools
• Payment gateways
• Analytics providers

Any data received is processed under this Privacy Policy and complies with the privacy practices of the respective third-party providers.

Automated Decision Making & Profiling

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

We comply with all relevant data protection laws and regulations applicable in Ireland and the European Union, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Irish Data Protection Acts

If any updates are made to this policy, users will be notified accordingly.

Final Improvements & Corrections Made:

✅ Clearer wording on data collection & use (e.g., analytics, embedded content).
✅ GDPR-compliant explanations (e.g., user rights, data storage, security measures).
✅ Expanded security & breach procedures (for legal transparency).
✅ Clarification that we do NOT sell personal data.
✅ Additional safety measures for user transactions.

When visitors leave comments or reviews on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
If you’re using Gravatar, an anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you’re using it. Their privacy policy is available here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. After your comment or review is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public in connection with your comment.

Vehicle Listings

When you post a vehicle or service listing, we collect details such as contact information, vehicle data (make, model, year, etc.), and any additional information you provide about the vehicle or service. This information helps buyers and sellers interact, and it allows us to display your listing properly on our marketplace.

Media

If you upload images to the website (e.g., vehicle photos), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images.

Contact Forms

When you use contact forms on our website, we collect the data you provide (such as your name, email, and message) for customer service purposes. We may store this information to follow up on inquiries.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Here’s how:

• Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year for your convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter your details.
• Login: If you log into your account, we use cookies to store your login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preferences cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
• Listings and Posts: If you edit or publish a listing or post, a cookie will be saved in your browser, containing the post ID. This cookie expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Content on this site may include embedded items (e.g., videos, images, etc.) from other websites. Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the other website, meaning these websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

Analytics

We may collect anonymized analytics data to improve our services, such as site usage and user behavior patterns. This information helps us make the platform more user-friendly and accessible.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers. However, we may share data with trusted third-party services to enhance user experience (e.g., spam detection services, payment gateways, or analytics platforms).

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: If you leave a comment or review, both the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments.
• User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal data at any time, except for your username. Website administrators also have access to edit this information.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you can request an export of your personal data. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, excluding data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Additionally, some data may be shared with third-party services, such as payment processors or analytics providers, to help us operate the platform effectively.

How We Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure server environments.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law. We also have internal protocols to prevent further data loss and to secure compromised data.

Third Parties and Data Sources

We may receive data from third-party services, such as payment gateways or spam detection tools. This data is processed according to the terms of this privacy policy and the privacy practices of those services.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

We comply with all relevant data protection laws and regulations applicable in Ireland and the European Union, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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