Gainsborough Car Hire Privacy Policy

Data We Gather

We gather and manage various types of personal information, including:

2. Usage of Your Information

Your personal information is used for these key purposes:

• Car Hire Services Commitment:
  • We handle your vehicle rental bookings and agreements efficiently. This includes verifying your identity and confirming that you meet our rental criteria. We also assist with the collection and return of vehicles, as well as managing payments, deposits, and any applicable charges.
• Customer Communication (Legitimate Interest and Contractual Obligations):
  • Delivering booking confirmations, updates, and essential rental details. Addressing your questions and offering customer assistance. Informing you about any changes to our services or policies.
• Marketing Consent and Legitimate Interest Policy:
  • We will send you promotional offers, newsletters, and service updates based on your consent or our legitimate interest. You can opt out anytime.
• Service Enhancement for Customer Benefit:
  • Assessing website interactions to enhance user experience and site functionality. Conducting research to refine our vehicle fleet and service offerings.
• Compliance with Legal Standards:
  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and tax obligations. Safeguarding against fraud and maintaining service security. Addressing disputes and upholding our terms and conditions.

Data Sharing Practices

Sharing Your Personal Data

• Gainsborough Car Hire Partners: We collaborate with third-party companies, including payment processors and IT support, to facilitate our services. They are required to safeguard your data.

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

Data Protection Measures

We adopt suitable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, changes, disclosure, or loss. This includes the use of encryption, access controls, secure server environments, and routine security evaluations. However, it is important to acknowledge that no internet transmission or electronic storage method can guarantee complete security.

Data Retention Policy

At Gainsborough Car Hire, we retain your personal information only for the time required to achieve the specific purposes for which it was collected. This includes compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. The duration for which we hold your data depends on the type of information and its processing context.

Your Rights and Choices

Your rights under UK data protection law are as follows:

• Access to Your Information: Obtain a copy of your personal information on file.

For inquiries regarding your rights, please reach out to us below.

Cookies and Data Tracking

Gainsborough's website employs cookies and related technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze visitor traffic, and customize content. You have the option to adjust your cookie preferences directly within your browser settings for better control over your online experience.

Policy Revisions

We will periodically revise this Privacy Policy to align with changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be published on this page, along with a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend checking this policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your information.

Gainsborough Contact Information

For inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out: