Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Car Chat TV, available at https://carchattv.com.

Car Chat TV is an automotive website featuring car reviews, motoring articles, automotive news, vehicle information and links to our YouTube channel.

We may also display or promote vehicle leasing deals, cars for sale, sponsored content, affiliate links and other automotive advertising.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit our website.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. Who We Are

Car Chat TV operates the website https://carchattv.com.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us through our website or using the contact details published on our website.

3. Information We Collect

We do not operate a customer enquiry or lead-generation service through which we collect personal details for vehicle leasing or car sales.

However, certain information may be collected automatically when you visit our website.

3.1 Website Usage Information

Depending on the website services and settings in use, information collected may include:

  • IP address.

  • Browser type and version.

  • Device type and operating system.

  • General geographical location.

  • Pages visited and links clicked.

  • Time and date of visits.

  • Referring websites.

  • Website performance and interaction information.

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our content.

3.2 Information You Provide

If you contact us directly by email or through any contact method we provide, we may receive personal information such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.

We use this information to respond to your communication and handle the matter concerned.

Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is necessary.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics may collect information about website visits, pages viewed, visitor interactions, browser and device characteristics, approximate location and referral sources.

This information helps us understand which car reviews and articles attract visitors and how we can improve the website.

Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.

Where consent is legally required, we will obtain consent before activating Google Analytics cookies or other non-essential tracking technologies.

Google processes information in accordance with its own terms and privacy practices. Depending on the services and settings in use, information may also be processed outside the United Kingdom, subject to applicable data protection safeguards.

For more information, please review Google’s privacy information:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website is hosted on Squarespace and may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace, Google Analytics and other integrated services.

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Depending on their purpose, cookies may be used to:

  • Enable essential website functionality.

  • Maintain website security.

  • Understand website traffic and visitor behaviour.

  • Measure the performance of our content.

  • Support embedded third-party content.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used where permitted by law.

Non-essential analytics, advertising and tracking cookies will only be activated after consent where required by applicable law.

You can manage your preferences through the cookie consent controls provided on our website, where available.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, although blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. YouTube and Social Media

Car Chat TV promotes its YouTube channel and may link to or display content from YouTube and other social media platforms.

If you click through to YouTube or interact with embedded videos or social media content, those platforms may collect information about your visit or activity.

Depending on the implementation, embedded content may also use cookies or similar technologies.

Where required, we will use appropriate consent mechanisms before enabling non-essential third-party tracking.

YouTube and other social media platforms operate independently of Car Chat TV. Their own privacy policies govern how they process information through their services.

You can review Google’s privacy policy here:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Advertising, Leasing Deals and Affiliate Links

We may display or promote:

  • Vehicle leasing offers.

  • Cars advertised for sale.

  • Automotive products and services.

  • Sponsored articles or promotional content.

  • Affiliate links to third-party websites.

  • Advertising from automotive businesses and other commercial partners.

Clicking an advertisement, leasing offer or affiliate link may take you to a third-party website.

Those websites may collect personal information, use cookies or track activity in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Where we participate in affiliate or advertising arrangements, we may receive a commission or other compensation when visitors click certain links or complete qualifying actions.

We do not currently collect customer details through Car Chat TV for the purpose of passing vehicle leasing or car sales leads to third parties.

Any information you provide directly to an external dealer, leasing company or other service provider is handled in accordance with that organisation’s privacy policy.

Where advertising or affiliate tracking uses cookies or similar technologies requiring consent, we will obtain consent before activating them.

8. How We Use Information

We may use information collected through our website to:

  • Operate and maintain the website.

  • Understand website traffic and audience engagement.

  • Improve our car reviews, articles and other content.

  • Monitor website performance.

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse.

  • Respond to communications sent directly to us.

  • Measure advertising or affiliate-link performance where applicable.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not use website visits alone as permission to send unsolicited direct marketing communications.

9. Our Lawful Bases for Processing

Where the UK GDPR applies, we rely on an appropriate lawful basis for processing personal information.

Depending on the circumstances, these may include:

Legitimate interests: Operating and securing our website, improving content, understanding general audience engagement and managing our activities, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

Consent: Where required for non-essential cookies, analytics tracking or other processing activities that require consent.

Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal requirements.

Contract: Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract or to perform a contract with you.

The lawful basis will depend on the particular processing activity.

10. Sharing Information

We may allow information to be processed by service providers that help operate our website.

These may include:

  • Squarespace, our website platform and hosting provider.

  • Google Analytics, for website analytics.

  • Other technical providers necessary to operate or secure the website.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell personal information to third parties as a standalone data product.

If you click through to an external website, that website may collect information directly from you under its own privacy policy.

11. International Data Transfers

Some providers used by our website may process or store information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, the relevant provider arrangements and safeguards will be subject to applicable data protection legislation.

12. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including any applicable legal requirements.

Website analytics information may be retained according to the settings and retention periods configured within Google Analytics.

Messages sent directly to us may be retained for as long as necessary to respond and maintain appropriate records.

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no website or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights under UK data protection legislation, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.

  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances.

  • Request restrictions on certain processing activities.

  • Object to certain processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Request a portable copy of certain information where applicable.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exemptions.

To exercise your rights, please contact us through our website.

You also have the right to raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator.

Website: https://ico.org.uk/

14. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, leasing providers, advertisers, YouTube and social media platforms.

We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy policy before providing personal information to any third party.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general automotive audience and is not specifically directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information for purposes requiring parental consent without obtaining the necessary consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us so we can review the matter.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website, analytics tools, advertising arrangements or legal obligations.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled through Car Chat TV, please contact us using the contact details available on our website.

Website: https://carchattv.com

Website operator: Car Chat TV