This privacy policy explains how [dvlacheckcode.uk] (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit dvlacheckcode.uk. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
dvlacheckcode.uk is an independent information website. We are not affiliated with DVLA or GOV.UK. If you have questions about this policy, contact us.
What information we collect
We collect limited information through the following means:
Automatically collected data When you visit our site, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section below).
Information you provide directly If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name and email address, solely to respond to your query.
We do not collect your driving licence number, National Insurance number, postcode, or any DVLA check code information. Our site does not process or store any of the personal details you enter on the actual GOV.UK service, since that process happens entirely on GOV.UK’s own site, not ours.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential functionality — to make the site work correctly
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use the site (for example, via Google Analytics), helping us improve content and navigation
- Advertising — to serve and measure display advertising (for example, via Google AdSense or similar ad networks), which may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or a similar service to understand site traffic and usage patterns. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. Google’s own privacy policy governs how it processes this data.
Legal basis for processing
Where UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following bases:
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and personalised advertising
- Legitimate interests — for basic analytics that help us improve the site
- Legal obligation — where we are required to retain certain records
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact us
For any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, contact us at