Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ultimate Car Auction Hub (operated by Fergus Blenkinsop) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website automotiveauctions.co.uk. We do not collect personal data through registration or store any information in databases. This policy applies solely to data gathered automatically through standard web technologies.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Server logs containing access times and request details
This data is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally without additional information, which we do not obtain or store.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyse traffic patterns and site performance
- To ensure the website operates securely and efficiently
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any commercial purposes beyond website operation. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for advertising.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site
- Functionality cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and improve site performance. Google’s Privacy Policy applies to its services.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that serve non-personalised ads based on general browsing behaviour, not individual identification.
These third parties may set their own cookies and collect data under their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect. Server logs and analytics data are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for operational purposes. We do not store personally identifiable information, so there is no risk of unauthorised access to such data.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but remain committed to best practices.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data held about you (if applicable)
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making
As we do not collect or store personal data, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe any data has been collected that identifies you, please contact us to discuss your concerns.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Fergus Blenkinsop
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 7SA
United Kingdom
[email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
