Privacy Policy

Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how Interim Automotive (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit or use www.interimautomotive.co.uk (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information
   This may include your name, email address, telephone number, and any other details you provide when filling out forms on our Site or communicating with us.

2. Usage Data
   Information about how you access and interact with the Site, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
   We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, as detailed in our Cookies Policy.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services.

• Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.

• Analyse Site usage and improve our offerings.

• Send updates or marketing communications (only if you have opted in).

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)
Where the UK GDPR applies, we process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:

• Consent: You have given us consent for a specific purpose.

• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

• Legal Obligation: We must comply with a legal obligation.

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, except where overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When the retention period has ended, we will securely dispose of or anonymise your data.

Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that assist us in operating our Site or providing services on our behalf.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.

• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal information outside of the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
Your Rights (Under the UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018)
You have certain rights concerning your personal data, including:

• The right to access, rectify, or erase the personal data we hold about you.

• The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.

• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security measure is absolutely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee complete security of your data.

Links to Other Websites
Our Site may include links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on the Site with an updated “Last updated” date, and it will take effect upon posting.

Contact Us
For questions regarding our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@interimautomotive.co.uk