Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 December 2025

1. Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to the website clarksonsedinburgh.co.uk (the “Website”), operated by
Clarksons of Edinburgh (“we”, “us”, “our”).

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at:

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity and contact data: name, email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Enquiry data: information you provide when contacting us.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits.
  • Marketing and communications data: your preferences for receiving updates or offers (only if you consent).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you send us a message or enquiry through the Website.
  • When you email or phone us directly.
  • Automatically through cookies or similar technologies when you browse the Website.

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Lawful Basis)

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide services: necessary for a contract or steps prior to a contract.
  • To operate and improve the Website: based on our legitimate interests in maintaining and enhancing our services.
  • To send marketing communications: only where you have given clear consent.

You can withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

5. Cookies

We may use cookies to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve functionality.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site performance.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers
who assist in operating our Website or delivering our services (e.g. hosting, analytics, email systems).
These parties only process data in accordance with our instructions.

7. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate legal safeguards
are in place to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access,
loss, misuse or alteration. This includes secure servers, access controls, and staff awareness of data protection.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Object to or restrict processing in some situations.
  • Request data portability where applicable.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being mishandled.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

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