Blandford Car Hire Privacy Policy

Data Collection Practices

Blandford Car Hire collects and processes various personal information types.

How We Handle Your Data

Your personal information is used for these key purposes:

• Service Provision and Contract Fulfillment:
  • We handle the processing and management of your car rental bookings and agreements. This includes verifying your identity to confirm compliance with our rental criteria. We facilitate the collection and return of vehicles, and manage all aspects of payments, including deposits and additional charges.
• Customer Communication (Contractual Obligations and Legitimate Interests):
  • We send booking confirmations, updates, and essential rental details. We address your inquiries and offer customer support. We inform you about any changes to our services or policies.
• Marketing Consent and Legitimate Interest in Blandford:
  • We will send you promotional offers, newsletters, and service updates with your consent or based on our legitimate interests. You can opt out anytime.
• Service Enhancements for Customer Benefit:
  • Assessing website interactions to refine user experience and performance. Conducting research to improve our vehicle selection and offerings.
• Compliance with Legal Requirements:
  • Adhering to legal and regulatory obligations. Safeguarding against fraud and maintaining service integrity. Addressing disputes and upholding our terms and conditions.

Information Exchange

Sharing Your Information

• Partnering Service Providers: We collaborate with third-party companies, including payment processors and IT support, to provide our services. These partners are contractually bound to safeguard your information.

Your personal information remains private and is not sold to third parties.

Data Protection Standards

We apply suitable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or loss. This includes encryption, controlled access, secure servers, and routine security evaluations. Nonetheless, it is important to acknowledge that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can guarantee complete security.

Data Storage Policy

We keep your personal information for as long as needed to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal and accounting standards. The duration of retention varies based on the type of data and the specifics of its processing.

Your Rights Explained

Your rights under UK data protection law

• Accessing Your Information: Obtain a copy of your personal information on file.

Contact us below to exercise your rights.

Cookies and Data Tracking

Our website employs cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze visitor traffic, and customize content based on your preferences. You have the option to manage your cookie settings directly through your browser, allowing you to control your online experience effectively.

Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to incorporate changes in our operations or legal obligations. Any updates will be reflected on this page, along with a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

Contact Information

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