Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
ReadyBuddy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services such as towing, breakdown recovery, mobile tyre replacement, HIAB/crane hire, and concrete supply.
By using our services or accessing our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
a. Information You Provide Directly:
Name
Contact information (phone number, email address)
Vehicle registration number
Location details (for recovery or service dispatch)
Service details requested
Payment information (if applicable)
b. Information Collected Automatically:
IP address
Browser and device details
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Access times and referring websites
We may also use cookies and analytics tools (see Section 6).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide towing and recovery services
Dispatch mobile tyre or crane/HIAB services to your location
Coordinate and deliver concrete orders
Manage bookings and customer support
Send service updates or appointment confirmations
Improve our website and customer experience
Comply with legal and insurance obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:
Contractual necessity: To provide services you request
Legitimate interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and improving services
Legal obligation: Where processing is required by law
Consent: Where you have given us permission (e.g. for marketing emails)
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. We may share your data with:
Trusted service partners (e.g., subcontracted recovery drivers or crane operators)
Payment processors (if applicable)
Law enforcement or insurers (if required by law or during accident claims)
IT and website service providers (for technical infrastructure)
All third parties are required to respect data protection and confidentiality.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tools such as Google Analytics to:
Understand visitor behavior
Improve website functionality
Manage preferences and session continuity
You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser or via our cookie banner.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as needed:
To fulfill the purpose it was collected for
To comply with legal or insurance record-keeping (usually up to 6 years)
For customer service history or repeat bookings
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request erasure of data (where legally applicable)
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@readybuddy.uk.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@readybuddy.uk
Website: https://readybuddy.uk
Business Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX