Blandford Car Hire Privacy Policy

Data Collection Overview

Blandford Car Hire collects and manages various personal information types.

2. Our Use of Your Data

Your personal information is utilized for these key purposes:

• Service Provision and Contract Fulfillment:
  • Managing your car rental bookings and agreements efficiently. Confirming your identity and assessing your eligibility for rental. Coordinating the collection and return of vehicles seamlessly. Handling payment transactions, along with deposits and associated charges.
• Customer Communication (Contractual Obligations and Legitimate Interests):
  • Distributing booking confirmations and rental updates. Addressing your questions and offering customer assistance. Informing you about any changes to our services or policies.
• Marketing Consent and Legitimate Interest:
  • We send promotional offers, newsletters, and service updates based on your consent or our legitimate interest. You can opt out whenever you wish.
• Service Enhancement for Customer Benefit:
  • Assessing website interactions to refine user experience and improve functionality. Conducting research to optimize our vehicle fleet and services.
• Legal Compliance in Blandford Car Hire Services:
  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and tax obligations. Protecting against fraud and maintaining service security. Addressing disputes and upholding our terms and conditions.

Information Exchange

Sharing Your Personal Information

• Authorized Partners: We collaborate with third-party companies, including payment processors and IT support, to deliver our services. These partners are required to safeguard your data.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

Data Protection

We employ suitable technical and organizational strategies to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. These measures consist of encryption, access controls, 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 Retention Policy

We keep your personal information only for as long as needed to achieve the purposes for which it was gathered, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The duration of retention may differ based on the type of information and the specific context in which it is processed.

Your Rights Explained

Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

• Accessing Your Information: Request your personal information record from us.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking Practices

At Blandford Car Hire, we utilize cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, assess website traffic, and tailor content to your preferences. You have the option to adjust your cookie settings directly in your browser to control your online experience.

8. Updates to Policy

We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy to incorporate changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be published on this page, accompanied by a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend that you check this policy regularly to stay informed about how we manage your privacy.

Contact Information

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