Privacy policy
Effective 1 August 2024
Who we are
CN Smart Repairs Ltd is a mobile smart repair company based in Wigan, providing car body and alloy repair services across Wigan and the surrounding areas. We are the data controller for the personal information you provide to us.
You can contact us at:
Enquiries: enquiries@cnsmartrepairs.com
Phone: 07368 828129
What information we collect
We may collect the following personal information when you contact us or book a service:
• Your name
• Phone number and email address
• Vehicle details (make, model, registration)
• Photos of your vehicle
• Your home or work address (for mobile repair visits)
• Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)
How we collect your information
We collect information when you:
• Submit an enquiry through our contact form
• Contact us via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, phone or email
• Book a repair service
• Leave a review
How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
• Provide you with a quote for repair work
• Arrange and carry out your booked repair service
• Contact you about your booking or follow up after a repair
• Respond to any questions or complaints
• Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your consent.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Contract performance — to carry out the repair service you have booked
• Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and manage our business operations
• Legal obligation — where we are required to retain records by law
How long we keep your information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet our legal obligations. In most cases this means:
• Enquiry and booking records: up to 2 years
• Financial records: 6 years (required by HMRC)
After these periods, your data is securely deleted.
Sharing your information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with:
• Payment processors — to handle secure card payments
• Wigan Council Good Trader Scheme — where relevant to a review or complaint
All third parties we work with are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right of access — you can request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your data where there is no lawful reason to retain it
• Right to restriction — you can ask us to limit how we use your data
• Right to object — you can object to us processing your data on the basis of legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at enquiries@cnsmartrepairs.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to function correctly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you contact the ICO.
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 effective date.
Questions about this policy? Contact us at enquiries@cnsmartrepairs.com .