Privacy Policy

Introduction

AutoIndustryCompare.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
• Business Information: Company name, job title, and industry when provided voluntarily
• Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us through forms, email, or phone

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and user interactions
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Analytics Data: Website performance metrics and user behavior patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage.

Types of Cookies We Use:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website and provide services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with appropriate protections)
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Secure backup and recovery procedures

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Generally:

• Contact inquiries: Retained for up to 3 years after last contact
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: Anonymized after 26 months
• Website logs: Retained for up to 12 months

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date above.

For significant changes that may affect your rights, we will provide additional notice through email or a prominent notice on our website.