privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Auto Culture Society (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

Email: Contact@autocultuturesociety.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity Data: name, username, or similar identifiers
Contact Data: email address, telephone number
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: information about how you use our website
Marketing & Communications Data: preferences in receiving marketing from us

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

Direct interactions (e.g. contact forms, account registration)
Automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
Third parties (e.g. analytics or payment providers)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage our website and services
Communicate with you and respond to enquiries
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing communications (where permitted by law)

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

Consent
Contractual necessity
Legal obligation
Legitimate interests, where those interests do not override your rights

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and improve your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy [if applicable].

7. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Service providers who support our business (e.g. hosting, analytics, payment processors)
Professional advisers (e.g. legal, accounting)
Authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

8. International Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

11. Your Legal Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: