Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Eco Autos (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our listings, or purchase a vehicle from us. We provide high-spec vehicles to customers across Dublin, Wicklow, and throughout Ireland.

Eco Autos is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

• Business Name: Eco Autos
• Email: hello@ecoautos.ie

We may collect and process the following data about you:

• Contact Information: Name, address, email address, and phone number.
• Vehicle Information: Registration number (VRM), mileage, and service history (for trade-ins or valuations).
• Financial Information: If you apply for finance through our third-party partners, we facilitate the collection of employment details, income, and bank statements.
• Verification Data: Copies of your Driver’s License or Passport (required for test drives and legal ownership transfers).

We use your information under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a Contract: To process the sale/purchase of a vehicle, register ownership with the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), and provide warranty coverage.
• Legal Compliance: To maintain records for Irish Revenue (VRT/VAT) and comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: To respond to your inquiries, provide vehicle history checks, or offer part-exchange valuations.
• Consent: To send you marketing updates or stock alerts (only if you have explicitly opted in).

We do not sell your data to third parties. We only share your information with necessary partners, including:

• Government Bodies: The Department of Transport and Revenue Commissioners for ownership transfers.
• Finance Providers: If you choose to apply for vehicle financing through our site.
• Vehicle History Providers: Such as Cartell.ie or Motorcheck.ie for vehicle verification.
• Service Providers: Our website hosting platform (GoDaddy) and professional advisers.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for. In accordance with Irish tax law, we generally hold transaction and sales records for 7 years.

Under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your information.
• Request erasure of your data (the "Right to be Forgotten").
• Withdraw marketing consent at any time.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland at www.dataprotection.ie.