Privacy Policy – Autofortrade UK

1. Who we are

Auto For Trade UK is a car dealer marketplace based in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or services.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Your name and contact details (email, phone number, address)

  • Vehicle registration number, make, model, year, and mileage

  • IP address and browsing data via cookies

  • Any messages you send us

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Provide instant car valuations

  • Connect you with verified car dealers

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK data protection law, we process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you request a valuation)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., to facilitate a car sale)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., keeping transaction records)

5. Sharing your information

We may share your information with:

  • Verified car dealers (to help you sell your car)

  • Vehicle history check providers

  • Payment and collection partners

  • Legal authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: retained for a reasonable period to fulfil your request

  • Transaction data: retained as required by legal and tax obligations

  • Account data: until you request deletion

7. Your legal rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.

9. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including secure servers and encrypted connections. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

10. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies separately.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: Auto For Trade UK, Leicester, United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Phone: +44 330 174 6758

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

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