Last updated: 8 February 2026
This website is operated by Henri Rapson trading as AutoSafe.
This notice explains how we collect and use your personal data when you use the AutoSafe website to check your vehicle's MOT risk.
| Data | Source | Stored? |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle registration number (VRN) | You enter it | No - used only to generate your report |
| Postcode | You enter it | No - used only to generate your report |
| Vehicle details (make, model, MOT history) | DVSA public records | No - retrieved and displayed only |
| Lead enquiry data (email, name, phone, postcode, repair description, vehicle details) | You enter it via the garage matching form | Yes - stored to fulfil your request for garage quotes |
| IP address and access logs | Automatic | Yes - for 30 days |
| Aggregated usage statistics | Automatic | Yes - but not personally identifiable |
Important: We do not store your VRN or postcode after generating your report. This data is processed in real-time and then discarded.
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Generate your MOT risk report | Legitimate interests - you request this service |
| Match you with local garages for repair quotes | Consent - you explicitly opt in via the form checkbox |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interests - protecting our service |
| Understanding how our site is used | Legitimate interests - improving our service (aggregated data only) |
We rely on legitimate interests where we have a genuine business reason to process your data, and this does not unfairly impact your rights. You can object to this processing - see "Your rights" below.
We do not sell your data.
When you request repair quotes via our garage matching form, we share your contact details (email, name, phone if provided), postcode, vehicle details, and repair description with local garages in your area so they can contact you with quotes. We only share this data when you explicitly consent via the form checkbox.
You can withdraw this consent at any time by emailing autosafehq@gmail.com.
We use the following service providers (processors) who process data on our behalf:
| Provider | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Railway | Website hosting and database | UK |
| Partner garages | Providing repair quotes (only when you consent) | UK |
These providers only process data according to our instructions and are bound by data protection agreements.
We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK or EU.
| Data | Retention |
|---|---|
| VRN and postcode | Not stored |
| Lead enquiry data | 12 months, or until you request deletion |
| Server logs (including IP address) | 30 days |
| Analytics data | Aggregated only - no personal data retained |
Our service uses an automated system to predict the likelihood of your vehicle passing or failing its next MOT. This prediction is based on publicly available MOT history data.
Important:
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at autosafehq@gmail.com.
We will respond within one calendar month.
Note: Because we don't store your VRN or postcode, we may have very limited data about you (only server logs, if within 30 days). If you haven't contacted us directly, we likely hold no data that identifies you personally.
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. Any cookies used are strictly necessary for the operation of the service.
We may update this notice from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):