Privacy Policy

At Sutton Motors and Garage Limited, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

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

• Full name, address, and contact details (email, phone number)

• Vehicle details (make, model, registration)

• Payment and financial details (where applicable)

• Identification documents for vehicle transactions (if legally required)

• Preferences related to car sourcing or purchase requirements

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used to:

• Process vehicle purchases and sales

• Provide you with car sourcing services tailored to your requirements

• Communicate with you about your enquiries, transactions, and services

• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance (e.g., DVLA registration, HMRC)

• Improve customer service and support

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We only process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Consent – when you provide explicit permission (e.g., for marketing)

• Contractual necessity – to fulfil our services and agreements with you

• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Legitimate interests – to manage and grow our business responsibly

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. However, we may share your information with:

• Vehicle registration and licensing bodies (e.g., DVLA)

• Financial service providers (for payment processing)

• Service providers assisting with IT, administration, or marketing

• Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect your data and handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including to comply with legal, tax, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access and request a copy of your data

• The right to rectification of inaccurate information

• The right to erasure (in certain circumstances)

• The right to object to or restrict processing

• The right to data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
 support@smagl.co.uk
 +44 7547 676266
 Sutton Motors and Garage Limited, Carshalton, UK

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

If you use our website, we may collect information using cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Sutton Motors and Garage Limited
 support@smagl.co.uk
 Carshalton, United Kingdom