Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Confessions of a used car salesman (carconfessions.co.uk) collects, uses, and protects any information when you use this website. Your privacy matters. This site doesn’t sell your data, doesn’t harvest more than it needs, and tries to be straight with you about what happens when you visit.

Last updated: April 2026

Who we are

Car Confessions is an independent automotive advice blog based in the United Kingdom. The site is run by a single individual writing under the pen name Frank Butcher. If you need to get in touch, you can email privacy@carconfessions.co.uk.

What information we collect

This site collects minimal personal data. Here’s what may be gathered:

Information you give us

  • If you leave a comment, WordPress collects your name, email address, and website URL (optional). Your email address is never published publicly.
  • If you contact us by email, we receive whatever information you include in that message.

Information collected automatically

  • Analytics: This site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site — pages visited, time spent, approximate location (country/region level), and device type. This does not identify you personally.
  • Cookies: The site uses cookies for analytics and to remember comment preferences. A cookie consent notice is shown on your first visit.
  • Server logs: Our hosting provider (Namecheap) may automatically log your IP address, browser type, and pages accessed. These logs are used for security and diagnostics only.

Affiliate links and third-party services

Some articles on this site contain affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase or complete a form, Car Confessions may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships currently include:

  • HPI Check via Webgains
  • Confused.com via Awin
  • Carmoola via Awin

Clicking an affiliate link may set a tracking cookie on your device from the respective affiliate network (Webgains or Awin). These cookies are governed by their own privacy policies, not this one.

Affiliate links are used to help fund the running of this site. They never influence editorial opinion — if Frank says something’s worth using, he means it.

How we use your information

Any information collected is used only for the following purposes:

  • To display and moderate comments on the site
  • To respond to emails or enquiries you send to us
  • To understand site traffic and improve content (via anonymised analytics)
  • To keep the site secure and prevent spam or abuse

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use it for advertising. We do not send marketing emails unless you have explicitly signed up for a mailing list (none currently exists).

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. This site uses the following types:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g. remembering your comment form details).
  • Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to help us understand site usage. These are anonymised and do not identify you personally.
  • Affiliate cookies: Set when you click an affiliate link. These belong to the affiliate network (Webgains or Awin) and are subject to their own policies.

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding any personal data we hold about you:

  • Right of access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure: You can ask us to delete your data where there is no legitimate reason to retain it.
  • Right to object: You can object to us processing your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@carconfessions.co.uk. We’ll respond within 30 days.

If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Data retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary:

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
  • Email enquiries: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
  • Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default.

Third-party links

Articles on this site may contain links to external websites. Once you leave carconfessions.co.uk, this privacy policy no longer applies. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites, and we’d encourage you to read their policies before sharing personal information with them.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time — for example, if we introduce new features, advertising, or mailing lists. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. We won’t notify you of minor changes, but any significant updates affecting your rights will be flagged on the site.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please email: privacy@carconfessions.co.uk

We aim to respond within 5 working days.