Effective Date: 10th April 2025
Last Updated: 10th April 2025
1. Who We Are
Essex Car Buyer (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Email: sell@essexcarbuyer-co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Home address
Vehicle registration and details
Bank details (for payment)
IP address and cookie data
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
Through web forms on our website (e.g., Gravity Forms)
Through phone calls and emails
Via cookies and tracking tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel
4. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data to:
Provide vehicle valuations and quotes
Contact you regarding your enquiry or purchase
Purchase your vehicle
Improve our services and website through analytics
Send marketing communications (email or SMS), with your consent
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties for marketing purposes only.
We will never sell your data. Any third-party service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for agreed purposes.
6. Cookies & Tracking Tools
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. These include:
Google Analytics
Facebook/Meta Pixel
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Storage & Security
We take your data security seriously:
All data is transmitted securely using SSL encryption
Form submissions are secured and stored in our WordPress database
Only authorised personnel have access to your data
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to processing or request restrictions
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, email sell@essexcarbuyer.co.uk
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as legally required or until your vehicle transaction is complete.
10. Contact Us
For any data protection or privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Essex Car Buyer
Email: Sell@essexcarbuyer-co.uk