MOT Near Me Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://www.motnearme.uk.

1. Personal Information & Legal Basis

1.1 What We Collect

Device Information: including browser type, IP address, time zone, cookie data, pages visited, referrers, and user interaction.

Form Submissions: when you sign up for MOT reminders, we collect your email address and vehicle registration. This is processed with your consent.

Marketing communications are sent only if you provide explicit opt-in consent. We retain records of how and when consent was given.

If you opt into marketing, we may use your vehicle registration to personalise future messages (e.g., car-specific offers, MOT-related services). This is still processed under your explicit consent.

1.2 How We Collect

  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Server logs (e.g., IP address, browser type, ISP, time stamps)
  • Tracking pixels / web beacons

1.3 External Links

This policy applies only to motnearme.uk. External links may operate under separate privacy policies.

2. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to personalise content, analyse traffic, and improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser or via our cookie banner (where available).

3. Sharing & International Transfers

Your data may be shared:

  • With affiliated brands under your consent;
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights;
  • With third-party processors (e.g., email delivery platforms) under strict data processing agreements;
  • With our parent CRM platform, for service administration and consent tracking.
  • MOT reminders may be sent on behalf of MOT Near Me by our affiliated site Auto Owners, who act as a data processor and follow the same data protection obligations.

3.1 Cross‑Border Transfers

When transferring data outside the UK (e.g., to Canada or the US), we ensure one of the following applies:

  • The country has an adequacy decision by the UK government (e.g., Canada); or
  • Appropriate safeguards are in place such as:
    • UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA);
    • UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses;
    • Or another UK GDPR-compliant transfer mechanism.

See ICO guidance on international transfers for more information.

4. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • MOT reminders: up to 3 years after your last recorded MOT due date.
  • Cookie preferences: retained until you withdraw consent or delete cookies.
  • Device logs: typically stored for up to 12 months.

This aligns with the storage limitation principle under UK GDPR Article 5(1)(e): personal data must not be kept longer than necessary for the purposes it was collected. See ICO storage guidance.

5. Automated Decision‑Making

We do not engage in any automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or significant effects on individuals.

6. Your Rights

If you reside in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;
  • Request correction or deletion;
  • Restrict or object to processing;
  • Withdraw your consent at any time;
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

    • You may opt out of marketing or vehicle-based personalisation at any time by clicking unsubscribe links or contacting us directly.

7. Processors & Subprocessors

We use trusted processors (e.g., email, analytics, hosting), each bound by UK GDPR Article 28-compliant data processing agreements.

8. Changes to this Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Please review this page periodically for updates.

9. Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Contact us at [email protected] or write to:

GSKB International Ltd.
29-31 Moorland Road, Stoke‑On‑Trent, ST6 1DS, United Kingdom

10. Version

Version 2.1 – 16 July 2025