Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 March 2026
M City Cars ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://www.mcitycars.co.uk/ (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
Drive Automotive is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Company name: M City Cars
Website: https://www.mcitycars.co.uk/
Contact email: [email protected]
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: name, job title, company name
- Contact Data: email address, telephone number
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data
- Enquiry Data: information submitted via contact forms, email enquiries, or phone calls
We do not knowingly collect special category data.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g. contact forms, email correspondence, telephone calls)
- Automated technologies (e.g. cookies and analytics tools)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide requested information or services
- Manage and maintain our relationship with you
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have provided clear consent
- Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract
- Legitimate Interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights
- Legal Obligation – where required by law
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf, including:
- IT and website hosting providers
- Professional advisers (e.g. legal, finance, accounting)
All third parties are required to protect your data and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements.
8. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Cookies
Our Website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
11. International Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk