1. Information we collect
Quick-Reg collects and processes the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and encrypted password.
- Vehicle Registration Numbers: We process vehicle registration numbers you search for to provide DVLA data lookups.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our service, including search history and access logs.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and other technical identifiers.
2. How we use your information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing vehicle registration lookup services using official DVLA data
- Managing your user account and authentication
- Improving our services and user experience
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
3. Data sources
Quick-Reg uses official DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) data to provide vehicle information. This includes tax status, MOT information, and vehicle specifications. We do not store DVLA data permanently and fetch it in real-time for each request.
4. Data sharing and disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
5. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure hosting infrastructure
6. Data retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account information is retained until you delete your account. Search history may be retained for service improvement purposes but is anonymized after a reasonable period.
7. Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
8. Cookies and tracking
We use essential cookies to provide our services, including session management and authentication. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or by visiting quick-reg.uk.