Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bettison Clark Ltd. This page outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, and how we use cookies on our website www.bettisonclark.com.

1. Who We Are

Bettison Clark Ltd
Company number: [Insert Company Number]
Registered address: [Insert Registered Address]
Email: info@bettisonclark.com
Website: www.bettisonclark.com

We are a UK-based online car dealership specialising in sport and classic cars. This policy outlines how we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Name, email address, telephone number
Vehicle preferences (make, model, budget)
Information related to vehicle purchases or sales
Technical data like IP address, browser type, and device information
Marketing preferences

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries or process vehicle purchases/sales
Personalise your website experience
Send you relevant updates and offers (with your consent)
Comply with legal obligations

Legal bases: Consent, Contract, Legal Obligation, Legitimate Interests

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

Website hosting and IT service providers
Regulatory bodies (e.g. DVLA)
Third-party services (e.g. finance or insurance providers) with your consent
Legal authorities if required

We never sell or rent your personal data.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, including for legal and tax obligations.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
Request data deletion (where applicable)
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the ICO: https://ico.org.uk/

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@bettisonclark.com.

7. Security Measures

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.

8. Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your website experience and provide analytical insights.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies – Required for site functionality
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand website usage (e.g. Google Analytics)
Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences
Marketing Cookies – Provide relevant advertising (via third parties)

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact some website functionality.

Opt-out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites (e.g. social media, advertisers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please read their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Legal and Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our business operations. Updates will be published on this page with the new "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this policy, contact:

Bettison Clark Ltd
Email: info@bettisonclark.com
Website: www.bettisonclark.com