jamjar Privacy Policy
This jamjar Privacy Policy outlines how jamjar, a UK-based car selling comparison platform, collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We are fully committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and ensuring the privacy and security of our users.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.jamjar.com. Jamjar is a digital automotive service that enables users to compare offers for selling their vehicles across multiple UK-based car buyers.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
When visitors leave comments or submit forms on our site, we collect the data provided in the form as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. If you upload images to the website, please avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from those images.
Cookies
jamjar uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure the proper functioning of our services. Cookies may store information such as your name, email address, preferences, or login status. These cookies improve site speed and personalization and are essential to your seamless use of the platform. You can control cookie settings in your browser at any time.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and comparison tools on jamjar may include embedded content such as videos or third-party reviews. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content, exactly as if you had visited them directly.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and associated metadata for up to 12 months unless a longer retention period is legally required. Comments, if allowed, and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also request an export of the personal data we hold about you. Such requests can be made by emailing us at info@jamjar.com.
How We Protect Your Data
We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and third-party security audits to ensure your personal data is protected. Data is only accessed by authorized staff and is never sold or shared without your consent unless legally required.
Third-Party Services
We may share necessary data with third-party service providers such as analytics platforms or automotive service partners, solely for operational purposes. We ensure they are also compliant with GDPR requirements.
Changes to This jamjar Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this jamjar Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage users to review this page periodically.
Internal References
To learn more about how we operate, please visit our About Us page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this jamjar Privacy Policy, please contact us via email at info@jamjar.com or by post at:
jamjar, 74-76 Grantham Rd, Nottingham, NG12 2HY, UK
Data Storage and Access
All personal data collected by jamjar is securely stored within UK or EU data centers that comply with industry-standard security protocols. Access to this data is restricted to trained personnel with specific roles that require it for operational or legal reasons.
We routinely review our data handling practices to ensure compliance with the most current data protection regulations.
At jamjar, our mission is to provide complete transparency and value when it comes to selling your car online. Whether you’re looking for the best deal or the fastest offer, our comparison process is designed to save you time and remove the guesswork. Join thousands of UK customers who have already discovered a better way to sell their car.
Learn More About UK Data Protection
For more detailed information about your rights under UK data law, visit the official
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
You can also explore the
UK Government’s Data Protection guidance for full compliance information.