Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Motorsport Hangar ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit or use our website motorsporthangar.com ("the Site").

We comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and all relevant privacy laws.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide services, enable listings, process payments, and improve user experience.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Billing details
• Account login details
• Profile information
• Listing content (descriptions, photos, videos)
• Messages sent through our platform
• Subscription information
• Payment information via Stripe (we do not store card data)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Approximate location
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source
• Cookies and tracking data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Payment processors such as Stripe
• Social login providers if used
• Analytics and cloud service providers

We do not buy or sell user data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following lawful purposes:

3.1 To Provide Marketplace Services

• Create and manage your account
• Publish and manage listings
• Enable communication between buyers and sellers
• Manage subscriptions
• Verify sellers if applicable

3.2 To Process Payments

• Process payments through Stripe
• Handle subscription renewals
• Prevent and detect fraudulent activity
• Maintain payment and invoicing records

3.3 To Improve the Platform

• Analyse site performance
• Fix bugs and improve functionality
• Personalise your experience

3.4 To Communicate With You

• Send transactional emails
• Notify you of changes to listings
• Send subscription reminders
• Marketing (only with consent)

3.5 To Maintain Security

• Detect and prevent fraud
• Moderate content
• Enforce our Terms & Conditions

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity – to provide the marketplace services
• Legitimate interests – fraud prevention, safety, and platform improvement
• Consent – marketing communications
• Legal obligation – financial record keeping, regulatory compliance

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with service providers that support payment processing, hosting, email communication, cloud storage, analytics, and other operational functions. These may include Stripe, our platform provider, email delivery services, and analytics providers. These providers process data only according to our instructions.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

• To comply with legal obligations
• When required by law enforcement
• To respond to lawful requests
• To protect against fraud or misuse

5.3 Publicly Available Information

The following may appear publicly on your listings:

• Display name or seller name
• Listing content (photos, videos, description)
• Approximate location
• Optional phone number (if you choose to show it)

Your email address is never publicly displayed.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality
• Enable secure login
• Analyse traffic
• Personalise user experience
• Support advertising and retargeting

You can manage preferences through our Cookie Banner.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Account data: while the account is active
• Messages: up to 24 months
• Listings: up to 5 years (fraud prevention)
• Payment/invoice data: 6 years (legal requirement)

You may request deletion (see Section 10).

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure servers
• Access controls
• Encrypted payment processing
• Monitoring suspicious activity

No online system is completely secure, and you use the site at your own risk.

9. International Transfers

Some service providers store data outside the UK/EU. We ensure all transfers use:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions
• Appropriate safeguards

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (for marketing)

Contact: info@motorsporthangar.com

We may request ID for security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites linked from our platform.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Major changes will be posted on this page or emailed to users.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions:

info@motorsporthangar.com

The Motorsport Hangar – United Kingdom