Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 March 2025
1. Who we are
BuyAndScrap.com ("we", "us", "our") operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used vehicles in the United Kingdom. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What data we collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Account information: name, email address, phone number
- Listing information: vehicle details, photos, postcode, location
- Contact form data: name, email, phone, message content
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited
- Cookie data: as described in our Cookie Policy
3. How we use your data
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain the marketplace service
- Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
- Send you relevant notifications about your listings or enquiries
- Improve our website and user experience (with your consent for analytics)
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your data on the following legal bases:
- Contract: to provide the marketplace service you requested
- Consent: for analytics cookies and marketing communications
- Legitimate interest: to improve our service and prevent fraud
- Legal obligation: where required by law
5. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Other users (e.g. your name and message when you contact a seller)
- Service providers who help us operate the site (hosting, email delivery)
- Law enforcement if required by law
6. Data retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Listing data is retained for 12 months after the listing expires. You can request deletion at any time.
7. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@buyandscrap.com.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to make a complaint, contact us at privacy@buyandscrap.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.