Privacy Policy - Jiomty's Auto Centre

Privacy Notice for Jiomtys Auto Centres

At Jiomtys Auto Centres, we value your privacy and are committed to being fair and transparent about our data collection and processing practices. We understand that you need to trust us with your personal information, and we want you to feel confident in our ability to handle your data securely. In this Privacy Notice, we outline the types of data we collect, why we collect it, how and when we process it, and when we destroy it. If you want to see the information we have on you in more detail, please refer to our Data Protection Policy.

Who Are We?

Jiomtys Auto Centres
Unit 1a Kemps Quay Ind Park
Quayside Road
SO18 1BZ
02380 222657

What Information Do We Collect?

Customers: We collect names, contact details (email, postal address, phone number), and payment details to design, manufacture, and install automotive parts and accessories.

Employees: We collect names, contact details, date of birth, bank account number, national insurance number, tax reference number, and pension information to fulfil our legal obligations as an employer. We also ask employees if they wish to share any health-related information that lets us know if we need to make special accommodations in the workplace. The work environment also captures CCTV footage and stills to aid the safety of the workforce and deter theft.

Website Visitors: When you visit our website or enter any personal data (e.g. postal address on contact/registration forms), we also collect this information.

Why Do We Collect This Information?

We collect personal data for several reasons. Firstly, it allows us to run our business and website effectively, so we can design, manufacture, and install automotive parts and accessories. Additionally, we use this data to ensure a responsive website experience. Secondly, we need this data to recruit, engage, and pay our employees, sub-contractors, and any third-party providers. Some of this information is also used to fulfil our own legal obligations as a business (e.g. filing tax returns). Finally, with your explicit agreement, we may send you marketing materials via email about our services that we believe may be of interest to you.

How Do We Collect This Information?

We collect information in several ways, including information you submit directly via our secure website, emails you send to us, over the phone, and traditional mail. Additionally, our website uses cookies, log files, and Google Analytics to process your data.

Cookies, Log Files & Google Analytics

Cookies: Cookies are very small text files we place on your computer’s hard drive with your permission. They track how and when you visit our website and allow us to work out what type of product or service interests you most so we can better meet your requirements. These cookies do not interfere with or have access to any other information on your computer. If you prefer, you can opt not to accept cookies; this may limit how you can use our website, but you may still use our website. Services delivered via the website, such as video or embedded content from external providers, may also place cookies on your computer; once again, you will have the option to reject these cookies.

Log Files: Log files tell us how you are using our website, the pages you visit through your IP address. Your IP address tells us the location of your computer on the internet. We use IP addresses to administer the site, analyse trends, track user’s movement and gather broad demographic information.

Google Analytics: Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google. It uses cookies and IP addresses to analyse how users use our website. Information generated by the cookie will be transmitted and stored by Google on their servers in the USA to produce reports on website activity and internet usage for our website. Google may also transfer this information to third-party providers where required to do so by.
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How do I remove/update my information on your website?
You can do this at any time by calling 02380 222657

How do I stop you from contacting me with marketing materials?
If you’ve previously consented to receiving our marketing materials but have now changed your mind and wish to withdraw consent, you can do this by calling 02380 222657 or following the unsubscribe instructions in our marketing emails.

Do you share my information with third parties?
As part of our legal obligation as a business, we share your personal data with HMRC. Depending on your relationship with us as a customer, potential customer, sub-contractor, supplier, or employee, we may also share your information via third-party providers, namely:

• The Peoples Pension Trustee Ltd for pensions
• Renhosting for website creation, maintenance, hosting, and marketing
• Woo Commerce for payment processing

Is my data held securely?
Yes, we ensure that administrative, technical, and organizational measures are in place to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, use, modification, and disclosure of personal information in our custody and control. All information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers with encryption and regular system backup, or in our robust physical storage facilities. All our third-party providers meet these standards too to ensure your data is secure.

How long do you keep my data?
This depends on the type of data we hold. We keep data used for marketing purposes for which you have given explicit consent (e.g., email address) until you withdraw consent or we do a periodic refresh of our databases every two years. Other data (e.g., sales and purchase invoices) will be kept for six years plus the current tax year, as this is a requirement of UK tax laws. After these time periods, the data will be securely destroyed.

How can I see a copy of, amend, withdraw my consent or delete the data you hold on me?
You may want us to amend or delete the information we have about you and want to see a copy of the personal data we hold and process on you. Please contact us at:

Jiomty’s Auto Centres, Kemps Quay Ind Park, Quayside Road, SO181BZ

Can I complain if I’m unhappy with any of the above?
Yes. Our Data Officer has overall responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of this policy. If you’d like to make a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact us to have the matter investigated on 02380 222657

We pride ourselves on our professionalism and customer service, so naturally, we take complaints very seriously. We will respond to complaints as soon as possible and certainly within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are not processing your personal data in accordance with the current legislation, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office:

Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF 0303 123 1113