Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Who we are
Karput is a car buying service based in Cornwall, UK. We buy broken, MOT-failed, and uneconomical vehicles from individuals across Cornwall.
Contact: hello@karput.co.uk
What data we collect
When you request an offer through our website, we collect:
- Your name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Postcode
- Details about your vehicle (make, model, year, condition)
Why we collect it
We use your information to:
- Provide you with a quote for your vehicle
- Contact you to arrange collection if you accept our offer
- Improve our services
Legal basis
We process your data based on:
- Legitimate interest – to provide you with the quote you requested
- Contract – if you accept our offer, we need your details to complete the transaction
How long we keep your data
- Quotes not accepted: We delete your data within 30 days
- Completed transactions: We keep records for 6 years for legal and tax purposes
Who we share it with
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Our email service provider (Resend) to send notifications
- DVLA when processing vehicle transfers
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, email us at hello@karput.co.uk
Cookies
Our website uses minimal cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page.
Complaints
If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk