privacy policy

Effective Date: 01 - Aug - 2025

• This Privacy Policy describes how [Your Business Name] ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of individuals who interact with us through our website, by phone, in person at our salvage yard, or by other means.
• We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

(1) Who We Are

Business Name: Dean Lane Breakers Trading As: [Optional] Business Address: 232 Dean Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9RB Phone Number: +44-7513-204217 Email Address: info@deanlanebreakers.com ICO Registration Number: [Insert ICO Number, if applicable]

(2) Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, address, email, phone number
• Vehicle Information: Vehicle registration number, make, model, condition, and history
• Payment Details: Bank details or payment card information (only when necessary and securely processed)
• Identification: Photocopies of ID or proof of address (e.g., for scrap or sale transactions)
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and website usage data (if using our website)

(3)How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process purchases, collections, and sales of vehicles or parts
• To comply with DVLA and environmental regulations regarding vehicle disposal
• To issue Certificates of Destruction (CoD)
• To communicate with you about orders, quotes, and inquiries
• To meet legal obligations (e.g., HMRC requirements, licensing)
• To improve our services, website performance, and customer experience

(4) Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, the legal bases we rely on for processing your personal data include:

• Consent: When you provide consent for marketing or inquiries
• Contract: Processing necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g., sale or scrap agreement)
• Legal Obligation: Complying with laws and regulations (e.g., vehicle recycling laws)
• Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving our business, unless your rights override those interests

(5) Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

• DVLA or environmental agencies (e.g., for CoD or scrapping vehicles)
• Payment processors and banks
• IT service providers (e.g., website hosting, email)
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by law

We never sell your data to third parties.

(6) How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil our obligations and for legitimate business or legal purposes, including:

• 6 years for financial records (HMRC requirement)
• 3–7 years for vehicle disposal and recycling records (per DVLA and environmental guidance)
• Until consent is withdrawn for marketing communications

(7) Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure – You can ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing – You can request limited processing of your data
• Right to data portability – You can request to receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object – You can object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to withdraw consent – You can withdraw consent where we rely on it as the basis for processing

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@deanlanebreakers.com , +44-7513-204217.

(8) Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure storage, and regular security assessments.

(9) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

(10) Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: Dean Lane Breakers LTD 232 Dean Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9RB info@deanlanebreakers.com +44-7513-204217