At Skyline Cars and Vans, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website or use our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
1. Who are we?
Skyline Cars and Vans is a vehicle dealership specializing in the sale of cars and commercial vehicles. For the purposes of data protection, we are the ‘Data Controller’.
Email: skylinecarsedgware@gmail.com
Phone: 07901125257 | 02079932734
Address: 2A Weighton Road Harrow Weald Middlesex HA3 6HZ
- Address: The Bridge Group Yard 1B The Fairway London NW7 3HS
2. What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you enquire about a vehicle, book a test drive, apply for finance, or sell us your vehicle. This includes:
Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, and copies of your driving license (for test drives).
Contact Data: Phone number, email address, and residential address.
Vehicle Data: Details of your current vehicle (for part-exchanges) including VRM (Registration), mileage, and service history.
Financial Data: If applying for finance, we may collect employment details, bank statements, and income information.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and location data when using our website.
3. How do we use your information?
We use your information to:
Process and manage the sale or purchase of a vehicle.
Arrange vehicle financing through our third-party partners.
Register vehicles with the DVLA and handle road tax applications.
Provide quotes for part-exchanges or vehicle valuations.
Comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
Send you administrative updates or marketing communications (if opted-in).
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Performance of a Contract: To fulfill the sale/purchase agreement of a vehicle.
Legal Obligation: To comply with DVLA requirements, tax laws, and AML regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain our business records and respond to customer enquiries.
Consent: Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive promotional offers.
5. Sharing your information
We will never sell your information to third parties. We only share information with:
Finance Providers: If you apply for credit to purchase a vehicle.
The DVLA: To transfer vehicle ownership and handle licensing.
Warranty Providers: To activate any after-sales warranties.
Law Enforcement: When required to do so by law or for the prevention of fraud.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We use administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized use. Our website uses SSL encryption to ensure data transferred online remains private and secure.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Sales Records: Kept for 6 years to comply with HMRC tax requirements and consumer rights laws.
Finance Applications: Retained in accordance with the specific requirements of the financial lender.
Marketing Data: Kept until you withdraw your consent or “unsubscribe.”
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Request the correction of inaccurate data.
Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (unless we have a legal obligation to keep it).
Object: Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
9. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to provide a better user experience, remember your vehicle preferences, and analyze traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: skylinecarsedgware@gmail.com
Phone: 07901125257 or 02079932734
Address: 2A Weighton Road Harrow Weald Middlesex HA3 6HZ
- Address: The Bridge Group Yard 1B The Fairway London NW7 3HS