Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

CheckMyReg ("we", "our", "us") operates the website checkmyreg.co.uk (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Vehicle Registration Numbers — When you perform a vehicle check, we store the registration number you search for along with the results from the DVLA and DVSA APIs.
  • Usage Data — We may collect information about how you access and use the Service, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
  • Payment Information — If you purchase a premium report, payment is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full card details on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the vehicle check service
  • Process premium report purchases
  • Improve and optimise our Service
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage & Retention

Vehicle lookup data is stored securely and may be cached temporarily to improve performance and reduce redundant API calls. We retain lookup data for a reasonable period to support our service operations.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service — For retrieving vehicle details (governed by DVLA's terms of use)
  • DVSA MOT History API — For retrieving MOT test history (governed by DVSA's terms of use)
  • Stripe — For processing payments securely
  • Cloudflare Turnstile — For bot protection and verification
  • Analytics Services — We may use analytics services to understand how our Service is used

6. Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include essential cookies for service functionality and analytics cookies to help us understand usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].