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Last updated: June 2026  Â·  Auto Hookup

1. Who We Are

Auto Hookup ("Auto Hookup", "we", "our", or "us") operates the website autohookup.com and related services. Our principal office is at Ikate, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our platform — whether you are browsing cars, listing a vehicle for sale, or using our document and vehicle registration services.

2. Information We Collect

Information you give us directly

  • Name, email address, phone number, and location when you register, contact us, or submit a form.
  • Vehicle details when you list a car for sale or request a valuation.
  • Government-issued ID and vehicle documents when you use our document or registration services.
  • Payment information (processed securely — we do not store full card details).

Information collected automatically

  • Browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited.
  • Cars you view, save, or compare on the platform.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Auto Hookup platform and services.
  • Process your vehicle listing, valuation, or document application.
  • Connect buyers with verified dealers and sellers.
  • Send you service-related notifications (e.g., application status updates).
  • Send you marketing communications if you have opted in (you may opt out at any time).
  • Prevent fraud, verify identities, and comply with legal obligations.
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve our platform.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Verified Dealers: When you enquire about a vehicle, your contact details are shared with the listing dealer to facilitate the transaction.
  • Government Agencies: For document and vehicle registration services (e.g., FRSC, MVAA), we submit your information as required by law.
  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help operate our platform (e.g., SMS/email providers, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: Where required by Nigerian law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you not to share sensitive information over unencrypted channels.

In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in accordance with applicable Nigerian data protection law (NDPR).

6. Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@autohookup.com or via our contact page.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your saved cars across sessions.
  • Analyse how visitors use our platform (analytics cookies).
  • Personalise content and ads (if applicable).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Declining certain cookies may affect some features of the platform (e.g., saved cars will not persist between sessions).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Account data is retained for the duration of your relationship with Auto Hookup and for a period of up to 7 years after account closure for legal and regulatory purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites (e.g., dealer websites, Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where the change is material, notify you by email or a prominent notice on our platform.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: