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Last updated: June 2025
This policy explains how CarÉireann (“we”, “us”) collects and uses your personal data when you use careireann.ie. We are committed to full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. Our data controller contact is: privacy@careireann.ie

1. Data We Collect
Account data: name, email, phone number, password (hashed — never stored in plain text).
Listing data: vehicle details, price, photos, location (county only, never precise address).
Enquiry data: name, email, phone and message when you contact a seller.
Usage data: pages visited, search queries, browser type — collected via Google Analytics 4 only after your explicit consent. IP addresses are anonymised before storage.

2. Legal Basis (GDPR Article 6)
We process your data under: (a) Contract performance — to operate your account and publish your listing; (b) Legitimate interests — to prevent fraud and improve the service; (c) Consent — for analytics cookies and marketing emails, which you may withdraw at any time.

3. How We Use Your Data
To publish and manage your listings; to route enquiries to sellers; to operate your account; to send transactional emails (listing confirmation, enquiry notifications); to send marketing emails only if you have opted in; to prevent fraud and abuse; and to comply with Irish and EU legal obligations. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

4. Analytics & Tracking
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 is only loaded after you explicitly accept analytics cookies via our consent banner. IP addresses are anonymised (anonymize_ip: true) before being sent to Google. We track user actions such as car views, searches, enquiries sent, and affiliate clicks — no personal identifiers are included in these events. You can withdraw consent at any time via “Cookie Settings” in the footer, which immediately stops all GA4 tracking.

5. Data Sharing
We share data only with: Supabase (database — EU region, ISO 27001 certified); Google Analytics (only if consented); Netlify (hosting, EU-compliant CDN). We do not share your data with advertisers. Affiliate links (Motorcheck, BOI Finance, AXA, NCT, RSA) are external sites with their own privacy policies — we only share click events with Google Analytics, not your personal data.

6. Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active and for 2 years after deletion (for fraud prevention). Listing data is anonymised 12 months after expiry. Enquiry data is retained for 6 months. You may request earlier deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccuracies; request deletion (“right to be forgotten”); restrict or object to processing; data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any right, email privacy@careireann.ie. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to complain to the Data Protection Commission Ireland.

8. Security
We use HTTPS encryption, bcrypt-hashed passwords (via Supabase Auth), row-level security on our database, and Content Security Policy headers. No system is 100% secure; if you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

9. Children
CarÉireann is not directed at persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified by email to registered users. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Last updated: June 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of careireann.ie (“the Site”), operated by CarÉireann (“we”, “us”). By using the Site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or list a vehicle. By registering, you confirm you are 18 or older and are legally entitled to sell any vehicle you list.

2. Our Role
CarÉireann is a marketplace platform only. We connect private car sellers and motor dealers with potential buyers. We are not a car dealer and we are not a party to any transaction between buyers and sellers. Any agreement for the sale of a vehicle is solely between the buyer and seller.

3. Listings
• You must own, or be legally authorised to sell, any vehicle you list.
• All listing information must be accurate, truthful and not misleading.
• You must not list stolen vehicles, write-offs, vehicles with undisclosed outstanding finance, or vehicles not legally roadworthy.
• Free accounts may list 1 vehicle at a time. Dealer accounts are subject to their subscription plan limits.
• Listings are reviewed before going live. We reserve the right to reject or remove any listing at our discretion without notice.

4. Prohibited Conduct
You may not use the Site to: post false, fraudulent, or misleading listings; harass or abuse other users; scrape or harvest data; attempt to bypass security; use the Site for commercial purposes beyond your permitted plan; or breach any applicable Irish or EU law.

5. Dealer Accounts
Dealer accounts are subject to approval by CarÉireann. We reserve the right to reject dealer applications. Dealer subscriptions are billed monthly and are non-refundable once the billing period has started. Dealer accounts found to be posting fraudulent listings will be suspended without refund.

6. Fees & Payments
Private seller listings are currently free. Featured listing upgrades and dealer subscriptions are charged at the rates shown on our Pricing page. All prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable under Irish law. Listing fees are non-refundable once a listing period has started.

7. Affiliate Links
The Site contains affiliate links to Motorcheck.ie, Bank of Ireland Finance, AXA Ireland, NCT.ie and RSA.ie. We may earn a referral fee when you click these links. This does not affect the price you pay. We only link to services we consider relevant to car buyers and sellers.

8. Limitation of Liability
CarÉireann is not liable for: the accuracy of any listing; the condition, ownership, NCT status or mileage of any vehicle; any loss arising from a transaction between users; or any indirect, consequential or incidental loss. Our total liability to you for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

9. Intellectual Property
The CarÉireann name, logo and site content are our intellectual property. You may not copy or reproduce them without our written consent. By uploading photos or text to your listing, you grant us a non-exclusive licence to display them on the Site for the duration of your listing.

10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

11. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email hello@careireann.ie

Last updated: June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies we use on careireann.ie, why we use them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for certain features.

Category 1 — Strictly Necessary (no consent required)
These are essential for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.

Category 2 — Analytics (consent required)
Only set after you click “Accept Analytics”. Used to understand how visitors use the site. No personal data is collected — IP addresses are anonymised.

Events we track (analytics only, no PII)
When you accept analytics, we track: car views, searches (make/fuel/county used, number of results), enquiry form opens, sign-ins, account registrations, cars saved, cars compared, affiliate link clicks, and listing submissions. We never include your name, email, or phone in these events.

Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer. Selecting “Decline” immediately stops all Google Analytics tracking. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as the site would not function without them.

More information
For queries about cookies, contact privacy@careireann.ie or visit dataprotection.ie.