Privacy Policy – APS JDM CARS

Effective Date: April 2026

APS JDM CARS ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

APS JDM CARS is a UK-based car dealership specialising in imported vehicles.

Data Controller: APS JDM CARS

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Vehicle enquiry details
• Messages sent via forms, email, or WhatsApp

Automatically collected data:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage data (pages visited, time on site)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries about vehicles
• Communicate with you regarding purchases or availability
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our business
• Consent – where you opt in to marketing communications
• Legal Obligation – where required to comply with UK law

5. Sharing Your Information

We absolutely do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Website hosting providers (e.g. Render)
• Communication platforms (e.g. WhatsApp Business)
• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with the law.

6. Data Retention

We only keep your data for as long as necessary:

• Enquiries: up to 12 months
• Sales/transactions: up to 6 years (for legal and tax purposes)

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Restrict processing
• Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse website traffic.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure hosting
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Restricted access to data

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us