Privacy Policy

---

Last updated: Friday 9th January 2026

PT Autos (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

This policy applies to PT Autos, based in Dukinfield, and to Tameside Recovery, a recovery service operated and managed by PT Autos and linked via our website and Google Business listing.

Who We Are

PT Autos
Independent vehicle repair garage Dukinfield, Greater Manchester. Tameside Recovery operates under PT Autos and follows the same data protection and privacy standards.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details shown on our website or Google Business profile.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

• Contact us via phone, email or website forms
• Request vehicle repairs, servicing or recovery
• Provide insurance or vehicle details
• This may include:
• Name
• Contact details (phone number, email address)
• Vehicle information
• Insurance information (where relevant)
• 
  

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• 
  

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and does not identify you personally. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and contact requests
• Provide vehicle repair, servicing and recovery services
• Liaise with insurance companies where authorised
• Manage bookings and customer communications
• Improve our website and online presence
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

We only collect information that is necessary and relevant to providing our services.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you contact us or submit information
• Contract – where data is required to deliver a service
• Legal obligation – where required by law
• Legitimate interests – to operate, manage and improve our business

Sharing Your Information

We may share personal information with:

• Insurance companies (with your authority)
• Vehicle repairers or service providers involved in your repair or recovery
• Legal or regulatory bodies where required

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties.

Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Improve performance and usability
• Understand how visitors use our site

We may use third-party analytics services to help analyse website traffic. These cookies collect anonymous data only. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Further details are available in our Cookies Policy.

Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Your data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Meet legal or accounting obligations
• Resolve disputes

Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of data (where applicable)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Links

Our website or Google Business profile may link to third-party websites. PT Autos is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

PT Autos
Dukinfield
📧 barrybarrington@aol.com
📞 07723086905