Introduction
At Best Price Car Buying, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our services.
Data Controller:
Tony Wilby
📍 Address: 157 Long Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1AD
📞 Telephone: 07772 423687
📧 Email: info@bestpricecarbuying.co.uk
1. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
✔ Contact Information – Name, phone number, email address, and postal address.
✔ Vehicle Information – Make, model, registration number, mileage, and condition.
✔ Financial Information – Bank details for payment and finance settlement details.
✔ Identification Documents – Copy of your driving licence or passport (for verification).
We collect this data to provide you with our vehicle purchasing services, ensure compliance with legal obligations, and prevent fraud.
2. How We Use Your Data
We will only use your personal data for the following purposes:
✅ To provide a free car valuation and complete the purchase process.
✅ To arrange vehicle inspections and confirm appointments.
✅ To process payments securely after sale completion.
✅ To settle any outstanding finance agreements where applicable.
✅ To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., HMRC, DVLA).
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Store & Protect Your Data
We use appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data. Your information is stored securely on protected servers, and any paper records are kept in a secure location.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes.
4. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
✔ Payment Providers & Banks – To process payments securely.
✔ Finance Companies – To settle any outstanding finance.
✔ Law Enforcement & Regulatory Bodies – If required by law (e.g., DVLA, HMRC).
We ensure all third parties adhere to GDPR regulations and safeguard your data.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
🔹 Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
🔹 Right to Rectification – Request corrections to any inaccurate data.
🔹 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data if no longer needed.
🔹 Right to Restrict Processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data.
🔹 Right to Data Portability – Request a transfer of your data to another service provider.
🔹 Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Tony Wilby at info@bestpricecarbuying.co.uk or call 07772 423687.
6. Cookies & Website Data
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7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR & Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
📍 Tony Wilby – Data Controller
📞 Telephone: 07772 423687
📧 Email: info@bestpricecarbuying.co.uk
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
This policy was last updated on 20th March 2025. We may update it from time to time to comply with legal or business requirements.