Wickford Car Hire Privacy Policy

Data Collection Practices

We gather and manage various types of personal information, including:

Your Information Usage

Your personal information serves these key purposes:

• Service Provision and Contract Fulfillment:
  • We handle your vehicle rental bookings and agreements with care. This includes verifying your identity to confirm that you meet our rental criteria. We also oversee the vehicle collection and return processes, alongside processing payments, deposits, and any additional charges that may arise during your rental period.
• Client Interaction (Contractual Obligations and Legitimate Interests):
  • Delivering booking confirmations, updates, and essential rental details. Addressing your inquiries and offering customer support. Informing you about changes to our services or policies.
• Marketing Consent and Legitimate Interest in Wickford:
  • We may send promotional offers, newsletters, and service updates based on your consent or our legitimate interest. You can opt out at any time.
• Service Enhancement through Legitimate Interest:
  • Evaluating website interactions to refine user experience and functionality. Conducting assessments to improve our vehicle fleet and service offerings.
• Compliance with Legal Standards:
  • Adhering to local laws and regulations. Safeguarding against fraud while maintaining service integrity. Addressing conflicts and upholding our terms of service.

Information Exchange

Your personal information may be shared with:

• Car Hire Partnerships: We engage third-party companies like payment processors and IT support services to assist in providing our offerings. These partners are contractually bound to safeguard your data.

Your personal information is not sold to third parties.

Data Protection Measures

We employ a variety of technical and organizational strategies to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption methods, strict access controls, secure servers, and ongoing security assessments. However, it is important to recognize that no online transmission or electronic storage method can guarantee complete security.

Data Storage Practices

We keep your personal information only for the time required to achieve the purposes for which it was gathered, such as complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The duration for which we retain data depends on the specific type of information and the context in which it is processed.

Your Rights in Wickford

Your rights under UK data protection law

• Access to Your Information: Obtain a copy of your personal information records.

For inquiries regarding your rights, please reach out using the information below.

Cookies and Data Tracking

Our website implements cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, assess site traffic, and customize content. You can adjust your cookie preferences directly in your browser settings at any time. This allows you to control the information collected while using our services.

Policy Changes

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to align with changes in our operations or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page, along with a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

Contact Wickford Car Hire

For inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out to us: