Witham Car Hire Privacy Policy

Data We Gather

We gather and manage various personal information types, including:

How Your Information is Used

Your personal information serves these key purposes:

• Service Provision and Contract Fulfillment:
  • We handle the processing and management of your vehicle rental bookings and agreements. This includes verifying your identity and confirming that you meet our rental criteria. We facilitate the processes for collecting and returning vehicles, as well as managing payments, deposits, and any applicable charges.
• Customer Communication (Contractual Obligations and Legitimate Interests):
  • We provide booking confirmations, updates, and essential rental details. We address your inquiries and offer dedicated customer support. We inform you of any changes to our services or policies.
• Marketing Permissions and Interests:
  • We will send you promotional offers, newsletters, and service updates based on your consent or our legitimate interest. You can opt out at any time.
• Service Enhancement for Our Customers:
  • Assessing website activity to refine user experience and improve functionality. Conducting research to optimize our vehicle fleet and service offerings.
• Compliance with Legal Regulations in Witham:
  • Adhering to all legal and regulatory obligations. Safeguarding against fraud to maintain service integrity. Addressing conflicts and upholding our terms of service.

Information Sharing Practices

Your personal information may be shared with:

• Local Partnerships: Third-party companies assist us in delivering our services, including payment processors, IT support, and maintenance. They are contractually required to safeguard your data.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

Data Protection Standards

We employ a range of technical and organizational strategies to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, strict access controls, secure server protocols, and routine security evaluations. Despite these measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely foolproof.

Data Retention Policy

We keep your personal information only for the time needed to achieve the purposes for which it was gathered, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The length of retention may differ based on the specific type of information and how it is processed.

Your Rights Explained

Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

• Access to Your Information: Obtain a copy of your personal information records.

Contact us to exercise your rights regarding privacy.

Cookies and Tracking Practices

Our website employs cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, monitor site traffic, and customize content. You can adjust your cookie preferences directly in your browser settings at any time. This allows you to control your data while using our services.

Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to incorporate changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be reflected on this page, along with a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is handled.

Contact Witham Car Hire

For inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out: