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Privacy Policy

At Summerfield Garage, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.summerfield-garage.co.uk or interact with us directly.

1. Who We Are

Summerfield Garage is an independent automotive garage based in Somerset, offering vehicle servicing, MOTs, diagnostics, and repairs. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, by phone, email, or in person.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Full name

  • Contact information (e.g. phone number, email address)

  • Vehicle details (e.g. make, model, registration number)

  • Booking and service history

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • IP address, browser type, and website usage data (via cookies and analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and service requests

  • To manage and confirm bookings

  • To communicate important updates or reminders (e.g. MOT due dates)

  • To process payments securely

  • To improve our website, customer service, and operational efficiency

  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide services you request

  • Legal obligation – to meet HMRC or industry-specific compliance requirements

  • Legitimate interests – to improve and operate our garage services

  • Consent – for optional services such as marketing communication

5. Data Sharing

We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • MOT or vehicle service databases

  • Regulatory or law enforcement bodies (if required by law)

All third-party providers are contractually required to handle your data responsibly.

6. Data Security

We are committed to keeping your data secure. We implement suitable technical and organisational safeguards to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including for legal, financial, or tax obligations.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing in certain situations

  • Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. For further details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Summerfield Garage
www.summerfield-garage.co.uk
Email: info@summerfield-garage.co.uk

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

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