Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how "What’sTheReg?" collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our UK vehicle history check service, available at whatsthereg.com.

2. Who We Are

"What’sTheReg?" is a UK-based service operated by an individual. If the service becomes commercially successful, a registered limited company will be formed. At present, the service does not have a registered business address.

3. The Data We Collect

We collect the following data:

• Vehicle registration numbers you check
• Email address (only when you create an account to purchase a premium report)
• Payment data (handled securely by Stripe – we do not store this ourselves)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide free and premium vehicle history checks
• Process payments securely via Stripe
• Send essential service-related updates (e.g. receipt emails, report links)

5. Data Storage & Security

We store your personal data on Supabase servers located in the EU. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

6. Cookies

A cookie banner is shown to users, although no tracking or analytics cookies are currently in use. If this changes, this Privacy Policy will be updated.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties. Stripe handles all payment processing and may process your data according to their own privacy policy.

8. Data Retention

Personal data (email addresses and check history) is currently retained indefinitely. This may be reviewed in the future to align with data minimisation principles.

9. Your Rights

At this time, we do not provide automated tools for users to access, delete, or modify their data. If you would like to make a request manually, please email us atinfo@whatsthereg.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

This service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. International Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

• Email: info@whatsthereg.com