Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Car Parts USA (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses and protects personal information when you use our website carpartsusa.co.uk (the “Website”).
We are a UK‑based wholesale supplier of American vehicle parts, serving dealers, garages and other automotive businesses across the UK and Europe.
By using this Website and submitting information through our contact forms, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
Car Parts USA
Unit 13, Gate Centre Bredbury Park Way Stockport, SK6 2SN United Kingdom
We act as the data controller for the personal information collected through this Website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us using the details provided on our Contact page or at:
Email: info@carpartsusa.co.uk
Postal address: Unit 13, Gate Centre Bredbury Park Way Stockport, SK6 2SN United Kingdom
2. Information we collect
We only collect the information that is necessary to respond to your enquiries and operate our business. This may include:
2.1 Information you provide to us
When you contact us through our Website (for example, using a contact form or by email), we may collect:
- Name
- Company name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to include in your message (e.g. vehicle details, parts required)
2.2 Website usage data
Our web hosting provider may automatically collect basic technical information when you visit the Website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
This information is generally collected in aggregated form and is used to maintain the security and performance of the Website.
3. How we use your information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide quotations
- To manage and maintain our relationship with trade customers
- To operate, maintain and improve the Website
- To protect our business, prevent fraud and ensure Website security
- To comply with any applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal bases for processing (UK & EU visitors)
If you are located in the UK or EU, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:
- Legitimate interests – for responding to your requests, managing our business relationships and ensuring Website security
- Consent – where you have clearly given us permission to use your information for a specific purpose (for example, if we ever add an email newsletter and you choose to subscribe)
5. Who we share your information with
We may share your personal information with:
- Our web hosting provider and technical service providers who help us operate the Website
- Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers) where necessary
- Authorities or regulators if we are required to do so by law
These third parties are only given access to the information they need to perform their services, and they are required to keep it confidential.
6. International transfers
Our Website hosting or service providers may be located outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). Where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is protected with appropriate safeguards, in line with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary:
- To respond to your enquiry and manage any ongoing business relationship
- To comply with our legal and accounting obligations
- To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Contact form entries may be stored in our Website system and email accounts for reference and record‑keeping.
8. Cookies and similar technologies
Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Help the site function correctly
- Improve security and performance
- Understand basic usage of the Website
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the Website functions.
If we implement any additional analytics or tracking tools in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
9. Your rights (UK & EU visitors)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, in certain circumstances
- Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information
- Request a copy of your information in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page or at:
info@carpartsusa.co.uk
We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
10. Third‑party websites
Our Website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We recommend that you review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us via the Contact page on this Website or at:
Email: info@carpartsusa.co.uk