Glasgow MOT

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Welcome to Glasgow MOT Directory (accessible from https://glasgowmot.com). Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information collected and recorded by our directory and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal identification information from users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, download our pre-MOT checklist, fill out a garage claim request, or submit a contact form. Specifically, we collect:

  • Email Address: Captured via our checklist download/newsletter sign-up form and contact forms.
  • Business and Contact Info: Garage name, personal name, email address, and phone number collected through our garage listing claim forms.
  • Usage Data & Cookies: Technical data including IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and timestamp data.

2. How We Use Collected Information

We collect and use user information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website.
  • To deliver requested resources (such as the 10-Point Pre-MOT Checklist).
  • To contact business owners regarding listing updates or premium partnerships.
  • To send periodic newsletters, MOT reminders, and promotional offers from us and our trusted automotive partners. You can opt out of these at any time via the unsubscribe link.
  • To monitor website traffic and usage patterns to optimize performance.

3. Third-Party Services & Integrations

We share and process data with trusted third parties to run our website:

  • Formspree: Our newsletter signup forms and garage claim submissions are securely processed through Formspree.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and report traffic on our website. Google uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data.

4. Google AdSense & Cookies

Glasgow MOT Directory displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site based on users' visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. GDPR Compliance (Your Data Rights)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right of rectification (to fix incorrect details).
  • The right to object to or restrict processing of your data.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time where we relied on your consent to process your personal information.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

6. Consent