Why do we collect and use your personal information 

We collect and use your personal information in order for us to provide you with a valuation for your car. 

What we collect 

We may collect the following information: 

name and postcode 

contact information including email address and mobile number 

What happens if I do not provide my personal information 

We need your personal information in order to provide the full scope of our services. If we do not collect your personal information we may not be able to provide the full scope of our services to you. 

What we do with the information we gather 

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: 

Internal record keeping. 

We may use the information to improve our products and services. We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided. 

From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email or phone. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests. 

Who will we share your personal information with 

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. 

We will share your personal information with third parties such as HMRC or the FCA where we are required to do so by law.

Transferring your personal information outside Europe 

We will not transfer your personal information outside Europe. 

How long will we store your personal information 

We will store your personal information for up to six years from ceasing to be our client. This is to enable us to refer to our records in the unlikely event that you want to lodge a complaint against us within six years. 

What are your rights in relation to your personal information 

Right to access 

You have the right to request copies of the personal information we hold about you at any time. 

Right to rectification 

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you. 

Right to erasure 

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information from our records. 

Please note that we will not be able to delete your personal information whilst we are still providing our services to you. We will be able to delete your personal information once you cancel the service or once the service is completed. 

Right to restrict processing 

You have the right to request that we restrict how we use your personal information. Right to object 

You have the right to object to the collection and use of your personal information at any time. 

Right to data portability 

You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal information in a legible and compatible format such as Excel or Word. 

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: 

whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes 

if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at [email protected] 

How can I exercise my rights in relation to my personal information You can exercise all of your rights by contacting us on any of the above contact details. How do I lodge a complaint about the use of my personal information 

You can lodge a complaint with us directly by contacting us on one of the above contact details. 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO are the regulator who makes sure that we use your personal information in a lawful way. 

You can lodge a complaint with the ICO by following this link https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ or calling the ICO on 0303 123 1113. 

Security 

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. 

How we use cookies 

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. 

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer

needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. 

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. 

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. 

The table below explains the cookie we use and why.

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Purpose: Used to record unique visitor views of the consent banner.
Provider: Flipit 
Service: Flipit Valuation
Country: United Kingdom
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 1 year

 

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Purpose: Used to distinguish users.
Provider: Google
Service: Google Analytics
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 2 years

 

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Purpose: Used to persist session state.
Provider: Google
Service: Google Analytics
Country: United States
Type: http_cookie
Expires in: 2 years

Links to other websites 

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. 

Disclaimer 

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Flipit and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. 

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Flipit. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. 

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Flipit takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.