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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Company: McCormick Motor Care
Address: 2 Market Close, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3SY
Email: simon@mccormickmotorcare.co.uk
Phone: 01752 922125

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and take your data protection seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to keep it safe when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services. By using our site or services, you accept the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

You may give us:

  • Your name, address, email, and phone number

  • Vehicle details such as registration, make, model, and mileage

  • Booking information and service history

  • Payment details when required

  • Any messages or feedback you send us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may collect:

  • Your IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Pages you visit and how long you spend on them

  • Cookie data and similar tracking information

2.3 CCTV

If you visit our premises, CCTV operates for safety and security. Footage is stored securely and deleted after a set period unless needed for an investigation or legal matter.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Handle bookings, repairs, collections, and recovery work

  • Respond to enquiries and keep you updated about your appointment

  • Process payments and provide invoices

  • Maintain vehicle and service records

  • Send reminders for MOT or service dates

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and insurance requirements

We do not sell or rent your data to anyone.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following grounds:

  • Contract: to deliver the services you’ve requested

  • Legitimate interests: to run and improve our business

  • Legal obligation: to meet regulatory, tax, or insurance requirements

  • Consent: for marketing or promotional communication you’ve agreed to receive

You can withdraw consent at any time.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted partners when needed, such as:

  • Payment providers and banks

  • Parts suppliers and logistics partners

  • Insurers, recovery services, or finance companies

  • IT support and website service providers

  • Law enforcement or regulators when legally required

All partners must handle your data securely and lawfully.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Examples:

  • Vehicle and service records: up to 7 years

  • CCTV footage: usually up to 30 days

  • Marketing information: until you opt out

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our site may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use the site. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
We may also use analytics tools like Google Analytics. The data collected is anonymised and not used to identify you.

8. Data Security

We use a range of measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure, password-protected systems

  • Encryption where appropriate

  • Restricted access based on staff roles

  • Routine monitoring and backups

No internet transmission is completely secure, so you share information at your own risk.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you can:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Ask for your data to be deleted where permitted

  • Ask us to limit how your data is processed

  • Request a copy of your data in a transferable format

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing

To exercise these rights, email simon@mccormickmotorcare.co.uk. We may ask for proof of identity.

10. Marketing

If you’ve opted in, we may send occasional updates, offers, or reminders. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails or contacting us.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our site may link to external websites. We’re not responsible for how those sites handle your data, so it’s worth checking their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with a new effective date.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this policy or your data, contact:

McCormick Motor Care
2 Market Close, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3SY
Email: simon@mccormickmotorcare.co.uk
Phone: 01752 922125