Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Ford Trader (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how Ford Trader collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit our website, create an account, list a vehicle for sale, contact us, or use our services.

By using Ford Trader, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Ford Trader is a UK-based online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell Ford vehicles.

Website: fordtrader.co.uk

Email: contact@fordtrader.co.uk

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Location information
Account login details
Vehicle listing information
Photographs uploaded to listings
Messages or enquiries submitted through our website
Any information provided when contacting customer support

Payment Information

When purchasing a listing package or other services, payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral sources
Cookies and tracking data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and operate our marketplace services
Create and manage user accounts
Publish vehicle listings
Process payments
Communicate with buyers and sellers
Respond to enquiries and support requests
Improve website performance and user experience
Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorised activity
Comply with legal obligations
Send service-related communications

Where you have given consent, we may also send marketing communications regarding our services.

Vehicle Listings

Information submitted within vehicle listings is intended for public display.

This may include:

Name
Location
Vehicle details
Photographs
Contact information you choose to display

Please only submit information you are comfortable making publicly available.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyse website traffic
Measure marketing performance
Enhance user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Trusted third parties who assist with:

Website hosting
Payment processing
Email delivery
Analytics
Security monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information where required to:

Comply with legal obligations
Respond to lawful requests
Protect our rights
Prevent fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers

If Ford Trader is sold, merged, or acquired, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request transfer of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

Ford Trader is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated revision date.

Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Ford Trader

Website: https://fordtrader.co.uk