Privacy Policy

CarPartsCompare.co.uk ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

Vehicle registration plates: When you search for car parts, you enter a registration plate which we send to the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service to identify your vehicle. We do not permanently store your registration plate or link it to any personal information.

Usage data: We collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, search queries, and referral sources to improve our service. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

Cookies: We use essential cookies to make the website function properly. We may also use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Identify your vehicle and show compatible parts. Improve our website and service. Analyse usage patterns to provide a better experience. Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks.

Third-Party Services

DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service: We query the DVLA API with your registration plate to retrieve vehicle details. This is a UK government service and is subject to their own privacy policy.

Amazon Associates & eBay Partner Network: When you click through to Amazon or eBay, those platforms may set their own cookies for affiliate tracking purposes. These are subject to Amazon's and eBay's respective privacy policies.

Google AdSense: We may display advertisements served by Google. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google Analytics collects data about your use of our website through cookies. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Retention

We do not store personal data. Vehicle lookups are processed in real-time and are not permanently recorded against any identifying information. Anonymous usage analytics are retained for up to 26 months.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. As we do not collect or store personal data, there is typically nothing to request. If you have any concerns, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at hello@carpartscompare.co.uk.