Privacy Policy
At Compare a Bus we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, Our privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services or interact with us. We also outline how you can exercise your rights under data protection laws, GDPR, UK GDPR and any applicable data protection laws.
By using our website and or services you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance to the policy below.
What information we collect
Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, billing information and any data you provide when booking tickets through our ticket provider or when contacting us.
Usage Data: We collect information on how our services are accessed and used, this may include your IP address, browser type, Browsing behaviour, and interactions with our website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, track site activity and personalise content.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes below:
- To process and manage and edit your bookings and provide customer support
- To improve and Personalise your experience on our website
- To send newsletters and promotional materials and updates regarding our services (if your have consented)
- To comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies.
Data Minimisation and Retention
At Compare a Bus, we commit to colleting only the minimum amount of relevant data necessary for the purposes outlines above. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes required by law.
If you wish to have your personal data deleted or access records of your consent, please refer to the rights section below.
Consent Records
We maintain records of your consent when you provide us with personal information or subscribe to our marketing materials, if you wish to withdraw your consent at any time, you can do so by following the instructions in the “Your Rights” section below
Data Subject Rights (DSR)
As a part of our commitment to data protection, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
- Right to access: you have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold referring to you
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or you withdraw your consent.
- Right to restrict Processing: you have the right to limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to data portability: you have the right to request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format.
- Right to Object: You can Object to the processing of your personal data in relation to direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw your consent: where we rely on your consent to process your data, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of your rights regarding your data and personal information, please contact us using the details below.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction, However no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security as threats are ever evolving.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties, We may share your data with:
- Service providers: Third party companies that help us operate our business, these may include; payment processors, Ticket providers, Hosting services, Coach Operators.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights, we may share your data with the relevant enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or other third parties.
International Data Transfers
If your are accessing our services from outside The United Kingdom or Ireland, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where our services are located, which may have different protection laws than your country of residence.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time, any changes to this policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective day, We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
compareabus.com
Email:info@compareabus.com
Phone: 01524237109