This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to your use of the website https://globalvindecoder.uk (referred to as “Website”) provided by Global VIN Decoder (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We take the privacy of your information seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy, the following definitions are used:
- “Data” refers to all information that you submit to us through the Website.
- “Cookies” are small text files placed on your computer by the Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or use certain features of the Website.
- “User” refers to any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by us or engaged in providing services to us.
- “Website” refers to your current website, https://globalvindecoder.uk.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Policy applies only to the actions of Global VIN Decoder and Users with respect to the Website. It does not extend to any other websites that can be accessed from the Website, including any links we may provide to external websites.
Data Collected
We may collect the following Data, including personal data, from you:
- Full Name
- Contact Information such as email address
- Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
- IP address (automatically collected)
- Web browser type and version (automatically collected)
- Operating system (automatically collected)
- A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected)
Please note that all financial information, such as credit/debit card numbers or other data, is the responsibility of our external payment gateway. We do not directly collect or store such information.
Use of Data
We use the collected Data for the following purposes:
- Internal record keeping
- Improving our products/services
- Sending promotional materials that may be of interest to you via email
- Conducting market research using email, telephone, or mail
- Assisting users during the process of VIN decoding
We will retain the Data you submit for as long as your account remains active. We will not disclose your Data to third parties, except for our affiliates and/or other companies within our group, unless required or permitted by law. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Data and maintain its confidentiality. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet or any other network can be guaranteed as 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your Data, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.
Cookies
This Website may use Cookies to enhance your experience and improve our products and services. By using the Website, you consent to the use of Cookies in accordance with this Policy. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser settings. However, please note that disabling Cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Third-Party Websites and Services
We may engage the services of third parties to perform certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. These third-party service providers may have access to your personal data but are only authorized to process it to the extent necessary to perform their services for us. Any such third-party processing is subject to the terms of this Policy and applicable data protection laws.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content or services provided by these websites, and this Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies or statements of other websites you visit.
Controlling Your Data
Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include opting out of direct marketing communications and choosing whether to share Data with third parties.
Accessing and Deleting Your Data
You have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal Data held by Global VIN Decoder. To exercise this right, please contact us by email at [email protected] We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Any changes will be posted on the Website, and your continued use of the Website will signify your acceptance of the revised Policy.
If you have any questions or need further information regarding this Policy, please contact us by email at [support{at}globalvindecoder.uk]
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