Walkden Car Hire Privacy Policy

Data We Gather

We gather and manage various personal information types, including:

Using Your Information

Your personal information is utilized for these key purposes:

• Service Provision (Contract Fulfillment):
  • Managing your car rental bookings and agreements effectively. Verifying your identity to confirm compliance with rental criteria. Overseeing the processes for picking up and returning vehicles. Handling payments and managing any associated deposits or fees.
• Customer Correspondence (Contractual Obligations and Legitimate Interests):
  • Delivering booking confirmations, updates, and essential rental details. Addressing your questions and offering customer support. Informing you of any service or policy changes.
• Marketing Consent and Legitimate Interest:
  • We will send promotional offers, newsletters, and service updates based on your consent or legitimate interest. You can opt out whenever you choose.
• Service Enhancement for Customer Satisfaction:
  • Assessing website usage to refine user experience and functionality. Researching to improve our vehicle fleet and service offerings.
• Legal Compliance and Obligations:
  • Adhering to legal and tax obligations. Safeguarding against fraud and maintaining service integrity. Addressing conflicts and upholding our terms and conditions.

Data Sharing Practices

Sharing Your Information

• Car Hire Partnerships: We engage third-party companies to assist with our services, including payment processors and IT support. These partners are required to safeguard your data.

We do not share your personal information for marketing.

Data Protection Standards

We utilize effective technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures encompass encryption, access controls, secure servers, and routine security evaluations. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize that no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure.

Data Retention Policies

We keep your personal information only for as long as needed to achieve the purposes for which it was gathered, such as complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The duration of retention may differ based on the category of information and the specific circumstances of its processing.

Your Rights in Walkden

Your rights under UK data protection law in Walkden

• Accessing Your Information: Obtain a copy of your personal information we retain.

For any inquiries regarding your rights, please reach out to us below.

Cookies and Tracking Policies

Our website employs cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, assess site traffic, and customize content. You have the ability to adjust your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings. This allows you to control your data while enjoying a seamless interaction with our services.

Policy Changes

We will update this Privacy Policy as needed to align with changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any revisions will be posted on this page along with a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we manage your information.

Contact Walkden Car Hire

For inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, contact us: