Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for The Classic & Specialist Car Broker Ltd

Introduction

At [The Classic & Specialist Car Broker Ltd] (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting the personal information that you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legislation.

By using our website, www.theclassicandspecialistcarbroker.com  the "Website"), or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of personal information from you when you use our Website or services, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and company details (if applicable).
• Transaction Information: Information related to vehicle purchases, sales, or brokerage services, such as vehicle history, preferences, or financial details (e.g., payment details, bank account numbers, or other relevant financial information).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other details collected through cookies or other tracking technologies.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, including browsing history, search terms, and pages visited.

We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes outlined below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To facilitate the sale, purchase, or brokerage of classic and specialist cars.
• Customer Support: To provide assistance, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues related to our services.
• Transaction Processing: To manage payments, contracts, and vehicle transfers.
• Marketing Communications: To send promotional materials, newsletters, or information about our services, with your consent where required by law.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting, anti-fraud measures).
• Improving Our Website and Services: To analyze usage data and improve user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide your explicit consent (e.g., opting into marketing communications).
• Performance of a Contract: To fulfill contractual obligations, such as processing vehicle transactions or delivering brokerage services.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, such as tax laws or anti-money laundering regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: To pursue legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, ensuring the security of our Website, and preventing fraud, provided these do not infringe on your privacy rights.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with the following third parties for specific purposes:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing, vehicle logistics, marketing services, or IT support. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and data protection requirements.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose personal data if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.

5. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to countries that do not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar agreements) are in place to protect your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under specific conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact details].

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect information about how visitors interact with the site. Cookies may be used for:

• Essential Functionality: To ensure our Website works properly.
• Performance and Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage.
• Marketing and Advertising: To show you relevant ads based on your browsing history.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Website.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online service can be completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and indicating the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of our Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

[The Classic & Specialist Car Broker LTD]
[enquiry@theclassicandspecialistcarbroker.com