Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 June 2026

1. Who we are

HPI Check Scotland is the trading name used by John Varney. Our business address is 51 Langdale Road, Moodiesburn, Glasgow, G69 0BN. You can contact us at info@hpicheck.scot.

2. What personal information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Vehicle registration numbers searched on our website.
• Report type selected and report purchase details.
• Email address and customer name provided through Stripe checkout.
• Prepaid bundle code information and redemption history.
• Payment confirmation information from Stripe, but not full card details.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type and basic website logs.
• Messages you send to us by email or contact forms.

3. Why we use your information

We use your information to:

• Provide vehicle history reports.
• Process payments and confirm successful purchases.
• Create and manage prepaid bundle codes.
• Email prepaid codes and important service information.
• Help customers with lost codes, payment queries or support requests.
• Protect the website from fraud, misuse and unauthorised access.
• Maintain accurate business records.

4. Lawful basis for using information

We use personal information where it is needed to provide the service you requested, to comply with legal obligations, to keep business records, and for our legitimate business interests such as fraud prevention, customer support and improving the website.

5. Payment information

Payments are handled by Stripe. We do not store your full card number or full card security details. Stripe may collect and process your payment details according to its own privacy policy and security standards.

6. Vehicle data providers

To generate reports, we send the vehicle registration number and selected report request to third-party vehicle data providers and API suppliers. These providers return vehicle information used to build your report.

7. Email communication

If you buy a prepaid bundle, we email your prepaid code to the email address supplied through checkout. We may also email you about a support request, payment issue or important service matter. We do not sell your email address to third parties.

8. How long we keep information

We keep report, payment and prepaid code records for as long as reasonably needed for customer support, accounting, fraud prevention and business record purposes. Website logs may be kept for security and diagnostic purposes.

9. Who we share information with

We may share relevant information with:

• Stripe for payment processing.
• Vehicle data/API providers for report generation.
• Hosting, email and technical service providers used to run the website.
• Professional advisers or authorities if legally required.

10. Your rights

Under data protection law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to certain uses of your personal data. You can contact us at info@hpicheck.scot to make a privacy request.

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

12. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies or similar technologies needed for security, payments, sessions and website functionality. If we add analytics or marketing cookies later, this policy should be updated.

13. Contact

For privacy questions, contact: info@hpicheck.scot.