Privacy Policy

 

 

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

Last Updated: 18/07/25

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Mr J40 collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, place an order, or communicate with us. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

 

 

 

 

1. Who We Are

 

 

Mr J40, owned by Eaton Heritage Ltd, is a UK-based business specialising in Austin J40 pedal cars, parts, restorations, and certificates of authenticity.

 

Contact details:

Email: info@mrj40.com

Phone: +44 07353 138106

Website: www.mrj40.com

 

 

 

 

2. What Information We Collect

 

 

We collect personal information when you:

 

  • Browse our website
  • Place an order for parts or pedal cars
  • Contact us via email, phone, or contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing list
  • Request a quote or certificate of authenticity

 

 

Personal data we may collect includes:

 

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Order history and preferences
  • Serial numbers (for certificate tracing)
  • Payment and transaction details (handled securely via third-party processors)

 

 

We do not store your payment card information ourselves.

 

 

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

 

We use your information for the following purposes:

 

  • To process and fulfil your orders
  • To respond to your enquiries or requests
  • To issue certificates or restoration quotes
  • To manage customer service and aftersales support
  • To send you updates, offers, or product announcements (if you opt in)
  • To meet legal, tax, and business compliance requirements

 

 

We only use your data when we have a lawful basis, including the performance of a contract or your explicit consent.

 

 

 

 

4. Sharing Your Data

 

 

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with:

 

  • Shipping and courier companies (to deliver your order)
  • Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal – for secure transactions)
  • Email marketing services (e.g. Mailchimp, if you opt in)
  • Accountants or legal advisors (for compliance purposes)

 

 

Each third party is required to respect your data and act in accordance with data protection law.

 

 

 

 

5. International Data Transfers

 

 

As we offer international shipping, some of your data (such as delivery details) may be processed outside the UK. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

 

 

 

 

6. How We Protect Your Information

 

 

We take data protection seriously and implement measures such as:

 

  • Secure SSL encryption across our website
  • Restricted internal access to customer records
  • Use of trusted third-party platforms with strong security protocols

 

 

 

 

 

7. Your Rights

 

 

You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

 

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
  • Objection – Opt out of direct marketing or data processing
  • Portability – Request your data in a reusable format
  • Withdraw consent – At any time, if processing is based on consent

 

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@mrj40.com

 

 

 

 

8. Data Retention

 

 

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal and tax requirements. For example:

 

  • Order data is stored for 6 years (HMRC compliance)
  • Contact form entries are stored for up to 12 months
  • Newsletter preferences are kept until you unsubscribe

 

 

 

 

 

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

 

 

Our website may use cookies or third-party analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) to help us understand visitor behaviour and improve user experience.

 

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

 

 

 

 

10. Changes to This Policy

 

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

 

 

 

 

11. Contact Us

 

 

If you have questions or concerns about your data or this policy, contact:

 

📧 Email: info@mrj40.com

📞 Phone: +44 07353 138106

 

 

If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.