Makepeace Motors

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/05/26

1. Who We Are

Makepeace Motors (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website.

Contact details:
Rear of Market Place, St John’s Chapel, Bishop Auckland DL13 1QD

makepeacecontracting@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any information you include in your enquiry message

We may also automatically collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Submit an enquiry via our website form
  • Contact us directly by email or phone
  • Use our website (basic technical data)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Provide information about our services
  • Maintain and improve our website
  • Keep records of communications

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and run our business
  • Contract – where your enquiry relates to services we provide
  • Legal obligation – where required to keep records

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share your data with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • IT or email service providers
  • Professional advisers (if required)

All third parties are required to respect your data and keep it secure.

7. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: typically up to 12 months after last contact
  • Longer where required for legal or business purposes

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to complain to the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

10. Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies or similar technologies for functionality and performance.

Where required, we will request your consent before using non-essential cookies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.