Privacy Policy

Introduction

Mazda Bongo Auto Centre Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.

This policy applies to the website https://mazdabongocentre.co.uk and any related services, communications, or transactions.


Who We Are

Mazda Bongo Auto Centre Ltd
Website: https://mazdabongocentre.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, Mazda Bongo Auto Centre Ltd is the data controller.


What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Vehicle details you provide, including registration number and model

  • Order and transaction details

  • Enquiries submitted via contact forms

  • Communications sent to us by email, phone, or social media

  • IP address and basic usage data when you browse our website

We only collect data that is necessary for legitimate business purposes.


How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form

  • Place an order or make a purchase

  • Request a quote or booking

  • Contact us by email or phone

  • Subscribe to updates where offered

  • Browse our website, via cookies and analytics tools


How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Process orders, payments, refunds, and returns

  • Provide vehicle services, parts, or advice

  • Communicate about bookings, orders, or aftersales support

  • Maintain internal records

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

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


Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity, such as fulfilling orders or bookings

  • Legitimate interests, such as responding to enquiries and improving services

  • Legal obligation, including accounting and tax requirements

  • Consent, where you have explicitly provided it

You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis.


Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to help us understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Where required, consent for non essential cookies is requested.


Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Delivery and courier services

  • Website hosting and IT service providers

  • Accountants and legal advisers

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with data protection law.


Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Access controls

  • Password protection

  • Regular software updates

Data is only retained for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.


Data Retention

We retain personal data as follows:

  • Enquiry data for up to 24 months

  • Order and transaction records for at least 6 years for tax and legal purposes

  • Communications as long as reasonably required for support or dispute resolution

Data that is no longer required is securely deleted.


Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of your data where appropriate

  • Restrict processing of your data

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details on our website.


Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk


Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.


Children’s Data

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always be published on our website.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the contact details provided on our website.