Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 4 May 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Van-Insurance-Britain.co.uk collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website. It applies to all visitors, users, and others who access our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

At Van-Insurance-Britain.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with UK data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the rights you have under the law.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is Van-Insurance-Britain.co.uk, a company registered in the United Kingdom. Our registered office is at 3 Park Mews, Marina Drive, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AY, United Kingdom. You can contact us regarding this Privacy Policy or any data protection matters at:

Email: info@van-insurance-britain.co.uk

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:

Personal Information: Name, date of birth, gender, job title, and contact information (e.g., email addresses, telephone numbers).
Demographic Information: Postcode, preferences, and interests.
Financial Information: Credit or debit card numbers (if you make a purchase through our website).
Technical Data: IP address, web browser type and version, operating system, and details of your visits to our website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the site).
Cookie Information: Data collected through cookies to enhance your experience and for analytics purposes (see our Cookie Policy for more details).

We collect this data directly from you (e.g., when you fill out a form) or automatically (e.g., through cookies or tracking technologies).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases under UK data protection law:

Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to provide you with insurance quotes or other services you request.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website, provided these do not override your rights.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Purposes for Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide you with van insurance quotes and related services.
To improve our website and services based on user behaviour.
To respond to your inquiries or manage your account.
To send you marketing communications, if you have opted in.
To meet legal and regulatory obligations, such as record-keeping.

6. Data Sharing and Recipients

We may share your personal data with:

Insurance Providers: To generate van insurance quotes for you.
Payment Processors: To handle payments, if applicable.
Service Providers: Companies that support our website operations, such as hosting or analytics providers.
Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or to comply with regulatory obligations.

All third parties are required to comply with UK data protection laws and use your data only for the specified purposes. If your data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we use safeguards like standard contractual clauses to ensure its protection.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

Quote-related data is retained for a limited period to address follow-up inquiries.
Data needed for legal compliance may be kept longer, as mandated.

Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal exceptions.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain cases.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to processing for specific purposes, like marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@van-insurance-britain.co.uk. We will respond within one month, as required by law.

9. Security

We use robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and affected individuals as required by law.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse website usage. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be posted on our website, and your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:Email: info@van-insurance-britain.co.uk

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