Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Hand Picked Used Cars

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with www.handpickedusedcars.com.

Hand Picked Used Cars is committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Business Details and Data Controller

Hand Picked Used Cars is a trading name of:

Handpicked Automotive Sourcing and Consulting Ltd
A company registered in England and Wales

Company Number: 16944362

VAT registration No. 511804034
Registered Office: Omega Court, 350 Cemetery Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S11 8FT 

Handpicked Automotive Sourcing and Consulting Ltd is the data controller for the purposes of data protection legislation.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Information provided by you

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Details submitted through enquiry forms, email, or phone contact

Information collected automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system information
• Website usage data, including pages visited

3. How We Use Personal Data

Personal data is used only where necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries and communications
• Provide information about vehicles or services you have requested
• Operate and maintain our website
• Improve website performance and usability
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you voluntarily contact us or submit information
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business and website
• Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with the law

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to meet legal or regulatory obligations.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Access to personal information is restricted to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to help us understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

• Enable core website functions
• Analyse website traffic
• Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of cookie usage. Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.

8. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Website hosting and IT service providers
• Professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers
• Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to handle personal data securely and lawfully.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your data where applicable
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests can be made using the contact details provided on our website.

10. External Websites

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.