Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Car Finance Checker Martin Lewis

Introduction

Welcome to https://car-finance-checker-martin-lewis.dreamdwellings.net (hereafter referred to as “Car Finance Checker,” “we,” or “our”). We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of Car Finance Checker’s online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://car-finance-checker-martin-lewis.dreamdwellings.net.
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications developed by us for user access and management of their financial data.
  3. Online services we offer, such as car finance checking tools and resources.
  4. Products that require registration and personal information to function.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services accessed through links on our website. These entities have their own privacy policies, which govern how they handle your data, and we encourage you to review them before using these services.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which Car Finance Checker processes personal data when:

  1. You register as an authorized user for our applications or services.
  2. You visit our websites linked to this policy.
  3. We communicate with you via email, phone calls, or text messages (SMS) for promotional, informational, or transactional purposes.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of information we gather include:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your registration, such as your name, email address, and password.
  2. Payment Information: Transaction details required for processing payments, including credit/debit card numbers and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Information: Data about your financial status, income, and car ownership history, which is necessary for accurate financial assessments.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services accessed through our platform, including purchase dates and quantities.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device to enhance user experience and improve our apps’ performance.
  6. Location Data: Your geographic location data for personalized content and services (with your consent).
  7. Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or suggestions you provide to help us improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Information: Publicly available details from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts for seamless access.
  9. Product Information: Details about the cars you’re interested in, including makes, models, and purchase preferences.

We collect this data through direct user input, online interactions, and automated technologies like analytics cookies. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third-party sources when users choose to connect their accounts or share relevant information.

Cookies

Car Finance Checker uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites to remember user preferences and provide specific features:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our website, ensuring basic functionality, and providing secure access.
  2. Preference Cookies: Remembering user choices (e.g., language settings) to personalize content.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Tracking user behavior to analyze trends, administer websites, and provide relevant advertising.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is no longer relevant, we securely delete or anonymize the data to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

Car Finance Checker implements robust security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

  1. Encryption: We use encryption protocols to safeguard sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  2. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  3. Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security audits to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Data Backup: Regular backups ensure that your data is secure and can be restored in case of an incident.

Your Rights (Geography-Dependent)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding personal data:

  1. Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: The ability to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The option to request the deletion of your personal data, except where legal exemptions apply.
  4. Restriction: Limiting our processing of your data under specific circumstances.
  5. Data Portability: Receiving a copy of your personal data in a structured format for use with another service provider.
  6. Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising your data protection rights.
  8. Appeals/Complaints: Filing complaints with supervisory authorities and seeking legal redress if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team using the details provided below. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to Policy

Car Finance Checker reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, data-related questions, or if you have any concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

We are committed to maintaining a transparent and responsible approach to data privacy. Thank you for choosing Car Finance Checker.