Personal information we collect from you via theplatemarket.com will be processed in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act.
Why we collect information from youWhen you register with us we ask you for information such as your name, address, and contact details.
In order to advertise personal registrations for sale on theplatemarket.com, you need to register. We will also request information about the registration plates you are selling, and you will be required to supply payment details via our secure connection.
If you decide to use our number plate retention reminder service, you will also be asked for details of the registration numbers of the plates you own, and the certificate expiry date.
If you subscribe to a number plate theme, you will also need to register.
In order to use our secure number plate transfer service, we will ask you to send us your V5, MOT and tax disc information.
If you would like to make use of our independent number plate search service, we will ask you for permission to pass your details to a third party. We will discuss this with you.
We will not collect sensitive information about you, without your full consent.
What we use your information for
We use the information you provide us to keep in contact with you as part of our service.
Advertising your number plate
When you advertise your personal number plate(s), we will publish your telephone numbers and email address with the details of your advertisement to enable a potential buyer to contact you.
You can elect to withhold any or all of this information. If you withhold all of your information, The Plate Market will accept enquiries on your behalf (additional fees apply). Your information will not be passed to potential buyers.
Credit card information is used solely for the purpose of payment processing. The Plate Market does not retain records of credit card details.
Number plate Retention Reminder service
Your email address will be used to send you retention reminders at the appropriate time.
Secure number plate transfer service
When you use our secure number plate transfer service, we will refer to details on your documentation to process the transfer of your personal number plate.
Registration
We use your email address to send you password reminders, providing you with online access to your registration details. You can access your information at any time, and update your details or change the option on whether they would like to receive other communication from The Plate Market.
Other registration information is collected in order to:
We will use your information to provide the services we offer.
We will hold your information securely, in compliance with our policies and also the law.
We do not divulge your information to other parties, unless required to do so by law.
We will not send random marketing emails to your email address (otherwise known as spam).
If you receive any spam emails that appear to have come from The Plate Market, please Contact Us.
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