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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Passion Driven ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988-2018.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, display name, location when you register
  • Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, contact preferences
  • Listing Information: Details about items you list for sale, including photos
  • Communications: Messages you send to other users through our platform

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process and facilitate transactions between users
  • Send you important updates about your account and listings
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve and personalize your experience on the platform
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: Improving our services, preventing fraud
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails)
  • Legal Obligation: Where required by law

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Your public profile and listing information is visible to other users
  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@passiondriven.ie

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending you an email.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie

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