Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cabrats (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.cabrats.com and use our services.

Cabrats is operated as a sole trader business based in the United Kingdom. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Complete your profile: Professional qualifications (CPC, ADR, licence categories), work experience, location preferences
• Apply for jobs: CV/resume, work history, references, availability
• Post job listings: Company details, contact information, job requirements
• List vehicles for sale: Contact details, vehicle information, images
• Subscribe to newsletters: Email address, content preferences
• Contact us: Name, email, phone number, message content
• Leave reviews: Your experiences, ratings, comments

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Referral data: How you arrived at our website

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See Section 7 for our full Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Account management: To create and manage your user account
• Job matching: To connect drivers with suitable job opportunities
• Service delivery: To provide our tools, calculators, and resources
• Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to enquiries
• Improvement: To analyse usage and improve our website and services
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, we process your data based on:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil our services to you
• Legitimate interests: Where we have a legitimate business interest that doesn’t override your rights
• Legal obligation: Where we must comply with the law

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Employers: When you apply for jobs, your profile and application details are shared with the employer
• Job seekers: If you post a job, your company details are visible to applicants
• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, email, analytics)
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by law (e.g., tax records)

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Cookies Policy

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

7.2 Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Required for website functionality (login, security)	Session
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings	1 year
Analytics (Google Analytics)	Understand how visitors use our site	2 years
Marketing	Deliver relevant advertisements	90 days

7.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7.4 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google may transfer data outside the UK/EU. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates
• Access controls for staff

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) may process data outside the UK/EU. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Cabrats
Email: support@cabrats.com
Website: www.cabrats.com