UK GDPR Compliance

This page explains how Giles Gate Car Parts Testing Centre complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which governs the protection of personal data in the United Kingdom. Although our website is informational and does not require registration or store user data in a database, we are committed to transparency and respecting your rights under UK GDPR.

Scope and Applicability

The UK GDPR applies to any processing of personal data of individuals in the UK. While we do not collect personal data through user accounts or forms, our website may automatically process limited personal data via cookies and web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content. This includes IP addresses, browsing behaviour, and device information — all of which are processed in accordance with UK GDPR principles.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request confirmation of whether we hold any of your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
• Right to restrict processing: You may ask us to limit how we use your data under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability: Where applicable, you may request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data based on our legitimate interests, including profiling or direct marketing.

How We Comply

We have implemented the following measures to ensure compliance with UK GDPR:

• Our website uses only necessary and analytics cookies with prior user consent via a clear cookie banner.
• We do not store personal data in databases, customer accounts, or mailing lists.
• We use anonymised or pseudonymised data where possible in analytics tools.
• We maintain records of data processing activities as required under UK GDPR Article 30.
• We have appointed a data protection point of contact for all inquiries.

Data We Process

The personal data we may automatically collect includes:

• IP addresses (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers for analytics purposes

This data is collected solely for improving user experience and website performance. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other direct identifiers unless voluntarily submitted via our contact form — in which case it is handled under separate consent and deleted after response.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f). This includes:

• Ensuring website functionality and security
• Analysing traffic to improve content relevance
• Maintaining compliance with legal obligations

We balance these interests against your rights and freedoms. Where consent is required (e.g., for non-essential cookies), we obtain it explicitly before any processing occurs.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:

1. Your full name
2. A clear statement of the right you wish to exercise
3. Any relevant details (e.g., email address used to visit the site, if known)

We will verify your identity before responding to ensure the security of your data.

Response Timeframes

We are required by UK GDPR to respond to your request without undue delay and in any case within one month of receipt. If your request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by up to two further months, informing you within one month of the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our website, charge you fees, or provide you with a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under UK GDPR. Your rights are protected and respected without condition.

Updates and Changes

We may update this UK GDPR Compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data under UK GDPR, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Bennett Marlow
Ikea Way
Giltbrook
NOTTINGHAM
NG16 2RP
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection. You can visit their website at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.