Privacy Policy
Welcome to 3 & 1 Car Sales (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website https://3and1carsales.co.uk or contact us regarding vehicle purchases, part exchanges, finance applications, or any other services we provide.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Name, email address, phone number, and message details submitted through our contact forms.
Details provided when you enquire about a vehicle, request a test drive, or apply for finance.
Any documents or identification information you voluntarily share to verify your identity or complete a transaction.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected such as:
Your IP address, browser type, and device details.
Pages visited and the time spent on each page.
Cookies and similar technologies used to improve your browsing experience.
(See Section 6 – “Cookies” for more information.)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to your vehicle enquiries and provide customer support.
To process and manage car purchase, sale, or finance applications.
To notify you about offers, updates, or services you have requested.
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Storage & Security
Your information is stored securely on UK-based servers.
We use SSL encryption and follow industry-standard security practices to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse of your data.
If a data breach occurs, we will take immediate action and inform affected users where required by law.
4. Sharing Your Information
We only share your data in the following cases:
With trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting, email, or finance partners) who assist in operating our business.
With financial institutions or credit brokers only when you apply for finance through our website and explicitly consent.
When required by law or government authorities.
All third-party partners are GDPR-compliant and obligated to keep your data secure.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purpose it was collected for,
Meet legal or accounting requirements, or
Until you request deletion.
You can request data removal at any time (see Section 8 below).
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
Remember user preferences,
Analyze website traffic (via tools like Google Analytics), and
Enhance site functionality.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website performance.
For more details on Google Analytics privacy, visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (such as AutoTrader, Facebook, or finance partners).
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
Please review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
As a UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction – Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction – Limit processing of your personal data.
Objection – Object to certain data processing practices.
Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
3 & 1 Car Sales
📍 Address: UNIT 5 11 WOODGATE LEICESTER LE35GH
📧 Email: sales@3and1carsales.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01163191971
🌐 Website: https://3and1carsales.co.uk