Hastings Privacy

1. Information Hastings Collects

Hastings gathers and handles various categories of personal data, including:

2. How Hastings Uses Your Data

Hastings uses your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision (Contract Fulfillment):
  • Processing and managing your vehicle rental bookings and agreements with Hastings. Verifying your identity and confirming you meet Hastings rental eligibility requirements. Facilitating vehicle collection and return at Hastings locations. Processing payments and handling deposits and charges related to Hastings rentals.
• Hastings Customer Communication (Legitimate Interest/Contract Performance):
  • Sending booking confirmations, schedule updates, and essential rental details from Hastings. Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support on behalf of Hastings. Notifying you of changes to Hastings services or rental and privacy policies.
• Marketing by Hastings (Consent/Legitimate Interest):
  • Sending promotional offers, newsletters and service updates from Hastings when you have provided consent or Hastings has a legitimate interest. You can opt out at any time.
• Service Optimization (Legitimate Interest):
  • Analyzing website usage to improve Hastings' user experience and site functionality. Conducting research to inform development of Hastings' vehicle fleet and services.
• Legal Compliance (Hastings Legal Obligation):
  • Meeting Hastings' legal, regulatory, and tax obligations. Preventing fraud and protecting the security of Hastings' services. Resolving disputes and enforcing Hastings' terms and conditions.

3. Sharing Information

Hastings may share your personal information with:

• Hastings Vendors: Third-party companies that help Hastings deliver its services, such as payment processors, IT support providers, and maintenance services. These providers are contractually required to protect your data.

Hastings does not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Protection

At Hastings, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular security assessments. That said, no internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

5. Retention Periods

Hastings retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the context of processing.

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Under UK data protection law, Hastings customers have these rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information Hastings holds about you.

To exercise these rights, contact Hastings using the details below.

7. Cookies and Tracking on Hastings

Hastings uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing, monitor site traffic, and customize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Hastings Policy Updates

Hastings may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Hastings encourages you to review this policy regularly.

9. Contact Hastings

For questions about this Privacy Policy or Hastings' data practices, please contact Hastings: