Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with GDPR and UK data protection laws.
Introduction
Egon Limited ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time so please check this page occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes. By using our website, you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
What Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect and process the following personal information:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Date of birth and employment details
- Financial information for credit assessments
- Vehicle preferences and leasing requirements
- Communication preferences
- Records of our correspondence with you
Website Usage Information
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referral sources and search terms used
- Device and operating system information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- Processing lease applications
- Conducting credit checks
- Arranging vehicle delivery
- Contract management
Communication
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing quotes and information
- Sending service updates
- Marketing communications (with consent)
Legal Compliance
- FCA regulatory requirements
- Anti-money laundering checks
- Tax and accounting obligations
- Dispute resolution
Business Improvement
- Website optimization
- Service enhancement
- Market research
- Risk assessment
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract Performance
Processing necessary to perform our contract with you or take steps prior to entering a contract.
Legitimate Interests
Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as providing customer service and improving our services.
Legal Obligation
Processing required to comply with legal obligations, including FCA regulations and anti-money laundering requirements.
Consent
Where you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing communications.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Finance Providers: For credit assessments and lease agreements
- Vehicle Manufacturers: For order processing and delivery coordination
- Credit Reference Agencies: For creditworthiness assessments
- DVLA: For vehicle registration and licensing
- Professional Advisors: Including solicitors, accountants, and auditors
- Regulatory Bodies: Including the FCA when required by law
Important: We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:
Technical Measures
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication
Organizational Measures
- Staff training on data protection
- Regular security assessments
- Incident response procedures
- Third-party security evaluations
Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another organization.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve our website and services.
For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see ourCookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Egon Limited
E-Innovation Centre
Shifnal Road, Priorslee
Telford, Shropshire TF2 9FT
Complaints: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data properly. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.
This privacy policy was last updated: January 2024
We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page regularly for changes.