Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5 September 2026
Global GM Imports (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website or contacting us about Japanese vehicle imports.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
When you contact us, request a quote, or submit an enquiry, we may collect information such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Vehicle requirements and preferences
- Budget and import requirements
- Any information you choose to provide in your enquiry
- Information submitted through our website contact forms
We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type and website usage information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Provide vehicle sourcing and import quotations
- Help identify suitable vehicles from Japanese auctions
- Arrange and coordinate vehicle import services
- Assist with repair or restoration arrangements where requested
- Communicate updates regarding your vehicle or enquiry
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We will only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
3. Vehicle Sourcing & Third Parties
To provide our services, we may need to share relevant information with trusted third parties involved in the import process, such as auction providers, shipping companies, customs agents, repair providers, registration services or other professional service providers.
We only share information where it is reasonably necessary to provide the requested service or meet a legal requirement.
4. Marketing
We will not send you marketing communications unless we have a lawful basis to do so or you have provided appropriate consent.
You can ask us to stop sending marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage and provide a better user experience.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our website.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. How Long We Keep Your Information
We only retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing our services, maintaining business records and meeting legal, accounting or regulatory obligations.
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable UK data protection law, 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
- Ask us to restrict how we process your information
- Object to certain types of processing
- Request the transfer of certain information to another organisation
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not specifically directed towards children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, legal requirements or how we process personal information.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal information, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Global GM Imports
Email: enquiries@globalgmimports.com
