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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This policy explains what personal data The Honest Car ("we", "us") collects, why we collect it, the legal basis we rely on under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), and your rights. We've tried to write it plainly rather than in legalese.

The short version
  • If you just use the free checker, we ask for your email to send your car report and buying tips. That's it.
  • If you create an account, we store your email and the cars you choose to save.
  • We never sell your data. We use trusted providers to run the service.
  • You can ask us to delete your data at any time.
1. Who we are

The Honest Car is operated in the United Kingdom. For any privacy question or request, contact us. We are the "data controller", meaning we decide why and how your data is processed.

2. What data we collect, why, and our legal basis
DataWhy we use itLawful basis
Email addressTo send you the car report and buying tips.Consent
Account detailsTo create and secure your account.Contract
Saved carsTo store the cars you choose to save.Contract
Free tool from The Honest Car. MOT data from the DVSA. Risk flags and repair estimates are indicative guidance only. Always inspect a car in person, get local repair quotes, and run a full provenance check before buying. Not affiliated with DVSA or gov.uk.
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