Privacy & Cookie Policy

At George Gehdu Cars, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information when you interact with us:

Personal details: Name, email address, telephone number, and address
Vehicle details: Information you provide when enquiring about selling, sourcing, or part-exchanging a car
Communication records: Messages, emails, or notes from your enquiries
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information to improve website functionality and security

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries and provide requested services
Arrange valuations, purchases, or sourcing of vehicles
Process transactions, including settling outstanding finance where applicable
Improve our website, services, and customer experience
Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

Trusted partners (e.g. transport providers, finance companies, or dealer network contacts) to help us deliver our services
Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, legal advisers) where required
Regulatory authorities if we are legally obliged to do so

All third parties are required to keep your information secure and only use it for the agreed purpose.

Data Retention

We will only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations
Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly (details below).

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site and allow certain features to function properly.

Types of cookies we may use:

Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g. navigation, security)
Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance
Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences for a better user experience

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, or how we handle your data, please contact:

Accessibility & Data Enquiries
George Gehdu Cars
Email: info@georgegehducars.com
Telephone: 07535973999