Website Privacy and Legal Information

Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this site.

Whilst every effort is made to produce up to date products and specifications, this site should not be regarded as an infallible guide to our vehicles products and services, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle.

Copyright

All rights, including copyright and database right, in the website and its contents, are owned by or licensed to Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre, or otherwise used by Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre as permitted by applicable law or the copyright holder. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast or transmit any text, images, graphic, logo, button, icon, image and their selection and arrangement thereof, and any underlying source code and software, for any commercial or public purpose without prior written permission from Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre or the copyright holder.

You may not adapt, alter or create any of the material or information in this site or use it for any other purpose other than for your personal non-commercial use. You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes.

Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre reserves the right to use for its own purposes any material submitted to the site, including text and images, either on the site or in any other form, including for publicity purposes. Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre reserves the right to monitor submissions to the site and to edit or reject any submissions.

Disclaimer

We try to ensure that information on our site is accurate, complete and up-to-date. In using this site, however, you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions, which take effect on the date when you first use the site.

Without prejudice to your statutory rights, the site and all information, text, names, images, pictures, logos, links and icons and other materials (without limitation) are provided 'AS IS' and on an 'IS AVAILABLE' basis without representation warranty or endorsement, express or implied. In particular, we do not warrant or represent the accuracy or completeness of information provided on this site nor do we guarantee that use of this site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that the site and its servers are free of computer viruses or bugs.

In no event will Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre be liable to any person for any damage or loss that may arise from the use of any information contained in our site or products displayed on our site, including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising from use or loss of use, data, or profits, whether in action of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising out of or in connection with the use of the site.

Notwithstanding anything else in these Terms & Conditions, we will not be liable for claims relating to the functionality or availability of this site.

Trademarks

All names, images, logos identifying Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre are proprietary marks of Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre. All third party brand, product, service and company names contained on this site are the trademarks, service marks and trade names of their respective holders. Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre does not give permission for their use by any person other than the holders. Any such use may constitute an infringement of the holders' rights.

External links

Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre does not represent, warrant, endorse or hold esponsibility over any external sites that may be linked to and from this site. Any external site that you visit by clicking through a link on this site is outside the control of Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre and you visit entirely at your own risk.

Software disclaimer

The software downloads from this site have been thoroughly scanned and tested at all stages of production, but - as with all new software - we still recommend that you run a virus checker before use. We also recommend that you have an up-to-date backup of your hard disk before using the software. Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre cannot accept responsibility for any disruption, damage and/or loss of data on your data or computer system that may occur while using the software. Consult your network administrator before installing any software on a networked computer.

Cookies

This web site uses cookies in a number of ways which are as follows:

Aggregated Site Usage Statistics

Cookies may be placed on your computer, phone or other Internet device to provide us with aggregated data of the usage of this site and the mediums which are driving traffic to the site. The data gathered by these is aggregated and therefore your individual usage of this site cannot be attributed to you.

Essential Site Features

Cookies may be placed upon your computer, phone or other Internet device in order to provide essential site features such as allowing you to compare different cars in stock and complete enquiry forms quickly.

Complimentary Site Features

The site may also use Cookies for certain complimentary purposes such as showing you the car that you last looked at on the home page. All these functions are designed to improve your experience of using the site. If you don't want this site to place Cookies on your device you can disable these using your Internet Browser settings.

Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Disputes arising here shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any of these Terms should be determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by reason of the laws of any state or country in which these Terms are intended to be effective, it shall be severed and deleted from this clause. All other Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and continue to be binding and enforceable.

Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre reserves the right to change any of its terms and conditions at any time by posting changes online.

If you do not accept these Terms in full, you must stop using this website immediately.

GDPR / Data Protection

Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

Devonshire Motors Accident Repair Centre is the data controller for any personal data you provide to us. If you have any questions about how your information is handled, please contact:

  • Email: bodyshop@devonshire-motors.co.uk
  • Phone: 01271 340860
  • Address: Devonshire Accident Repair Centre, Upcott Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 1HN

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data such as your name, address, contact details, vehicle details, and information relating to enquiries, estimates, repair work, or payments. We may also collect limited technical information about your use of our website, including your IP address and browser type.

Telephone Calls

Please note that telephone conversations with our team may be recorded for training, monitoring, and quality assurance purposes. Recordings are stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel when required. They are retained for a limited period before being permanently deleted, unless needed for legal, regulatory, or complaint-handling purposes.

How We Use Your Personal Data (Purposes & Legal Bases)

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. Those bases include:

  • Performance of a contract – to carry out work on your vehicle, prepare estimates, maintain service records, and issue invoices, guarantees, or other documentation related to your repair.
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, manage our business operations, detect and prevent fraud, ensure information security, and maintain limited direct marketing communications (where appropriate).
  • Legal obligation – to comply with health & safety laws, tax, accounting, regulatory and audit obligations.
  • Consent – where you have given your consent, such as to receive marketing communications or updates about our services.

We use your data for purposes such as:

  • Scheduling, carrying out and completing repair and maintenance work.
  • Communicating with you (by phone, email or SMS) regarding your vehicle, updates, or reminders.
  • Processing estimates, payments and invoices.
  • Managing warranties, guarantees and after-care.
  • Monitoring and improving service quality.
  • Administering insurance-related or third-party repair authorisations.
  • Providing customer support and responding to enquiries.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

Sharing Your Data

We may share information with trusted third parties who help us deliver our services, including parts suppliers, insurers, IT providers, and professional advisers. These parties are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. Once it is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to have it corrected if inaccurate, to request deletion, or to object to its processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Security of Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Staff are trained in data protection, and our systems are regularly reviewed to ensure continued compliance.

Updates to this Policy

We may update this section from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.