Summary
Classic Car Hub respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect (e.g. cookies, comments, form entries), how we use it (for site functionality, analytics, advertising, and affiliate programs), and your rights. We do not sell your data. By using our site, you consent to this policy.
Who we are
Classic Car Hub is a UK-based classic car publication. Our website address is https://classiccarhub.co.uk. We are the data controller for information collected on this site.
What information do we collect?
- Comments/Forms: If you leave a comment or message us, we collect your name, email, and message. We also record your IP address and browser details to reduce spam.
- Device and usage data: When you visit our site, we log information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data helps us understand site traffic and behaviour.
- Cookies: We use cookies (see below) to store information about your session and preferences.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Needed for basic site functions (e.g. login sessions).
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure site usage (collecting anonymized data on page views, session duration, etc.).
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad services (Google AdSense and affiliate networks) to personalise ads. These cookies may track which pages you view and which ads you see.
By accepting our cookie notice, you consent to these cookies. You can disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings or our consent banner. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-party advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and other advertising partners use cookies to show ads based on your interests. Google’s Ad Settings (adssettings.google.com) and aboutads.info let you opt out of personalised Google ads. If you prefer not to receive personalised ads from other networks (such as our affiliate partners), visit their opt-out pages or use the general opt-out platform.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (and similar tools) to understand site performance. Analytics cookies collect anonymous usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.). Google Analytics may use anonymized IP addresses. This data is used solely to improve our content and user experience.
Affiliate links
Some pages contain affiliate links to products or services (e.g. tools, parts, insurance). If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may set cookies to credit the referral. These cookies only record that you came from our site and do not store additional personal information.
Legal basis
Under UK/EU law, we process your data based on legitimate interests (running and improving the site) and your consent (for non-essential cookies). We use only the data needed for these purposes and keep it secure. You may withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences.
Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary. For example, comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely (to recognize approved users). If you register, your information is stored until you delete your account or we remove it after inactivity. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form. We delete marketing and finance-related data within our legal retention period (typically up to 5 years).
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to restrict or object to our processing of it. You can request a copy of your personal data by contacting us. If you consented to cookies, you can withdraw consent by updating your preferences in our cookie banner or browser settings. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by law.
Where your data is sent
Your data may be transferred to third-party services (Google, affiliate partners, etc.) located in the UK/EEA or elsewhere. By using our site, you consent to these transfers. We ensure our partners comply with data protection standards. We do not sell your personal data to unrelated third parties.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam-detection services.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us or email us at hello@classiccarhub.co.uk.
This policy was last updated on 14 May 2026.