Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

MacG Racing Ltd (“MacG Racing”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 07159006), registered office at Barrow Bridge Industrial Estate, Sinfin Lane, Barrow Upon Trent, Derby, DE73 7HH, operates the website https://macgracing.co.uk/ (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our Site, purchase products, or use our services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This replaces any prior privacy statement referencing the (now repealed) Data Protection Act 1998.

We are not legally required to appoint a formal Data Protection Officer, but we have designated a named contact for all data protection and privacy queries. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Jonny MacGregor — Data Protection Contact

Email: info@macgracing.co.uk

Who We Are

MacG Racing is a UK-based motorsport engineering business supplying performance parts, race car preparation, vehicle development, and driver tuition services. We are the data controller for personal data collected through the Site.

Company name: MacG Racing Ltd

Company number: 07159006

Registered office: Barrow Bridge Industrial Estate, Sinfin Lane, Barrow Upon Trent, Derby, DE73 7HH

Contact: sales@macgracing.co.uk / +44 (0)1332 691 061

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identity and contact data: name, billing/delivery address, email address, telephone number
Order and transaction data: products/services purchased, order history, payment confirmation (card numbers are not stored by us — see Payment Data below)
Vehicle and technical data: vehicle make, model, registration details, and technical specifications you provide for parts fitment, race preparation, or consultancy work
Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral URLs, and log file data collected automatically via the Site
Cookie data: as described in our separate Cookie Policy
Marketing preferences: your choices regarding receipt of marketing communications
Correspondence: records of emails, calls, or messages you send us

Payment Data

We do not store your full card details on our systems. Online payments made via the Site are processed securely by third‑party payment service providers:

Stripe – card payments are processed by Stripe, which acts as an independent controller of the payment data it receives. Stripe’s privacy information is available at: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy.
PayPal – payments made using PayPal are processed by PayPal, which is an independent controller of the payment data it receives. PayPal’s privacy information is available at: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full or via the PayPal Privacy Statement.

For these transactions, your payment information (such as card details or PayPal account details) is provided directly to Stripe or PayPal; MacG Racing only receives limited information necessary to confirm that a payment has been authorised and completed (for example, transaction ID and status).

How We Collect Your Data

Directly from you: when you place an order, request a quote, contact us, or sign up for marketing communications
Automatically: through cookies and similar technologies as you browse the Site (see our Cookie Policy)
From third parties: payment processors, delivery couriers, and, where applicable, manufacturer/supplier partners for warranty or fitment purposes

Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

Purpose	Legal basis under UK GDPR
Processing and fulfilling orders, providing services	Performance of a contract
Responding to enquiries and providing customer support	Performance of a contract / Legitimate interests
Sending order confirmations, delivery updates, service records	Performance of a contract
Sending marketing communications (where opted in)	Consent
Improving the Site, fraud prevention, IT security	Legitimate interests
Complying with tax, accounting, and consumer law obligations	Legal obligation

We will not use your personal data for purposes incompatible with those stated above without informing you first.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data with:

Payment processors, to complete transactions
Delivery/courier companies, to fulfil orders
Manufacturer/supplier partners, where necessary for warranty claims, bespoke fitment, or product support
IT, hosting, and software providers who process data on our behalf under contract
Regulatory or law enforcement bodies, where legally required

Client records are treated as confidential and are not disclosed to other third parties without consent, except where required by law.

International Data Transfers

Where any of the providers above are located outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy regulations, before any transfer occurs.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. As a general rule:

Order and transaction records: retained for 6 years to meet UK tax and accounting obligations
Marketing consent records: retained until consent is withdrawn
Enquiry/correspondence data: retained for up to 2 years unless a longer period is required

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data, subject to legal exceptions
Restrict or object to certain processing
Data portability, where applicable
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@macgracing.co.uk. We will respond within one calendar month, in line with statutory timeframes.

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Full details are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.

Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Authorised personnel access personal data only on a need-to-know basis. Unauthorised access to computer systems and data may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, and we reserve the right to pursue civil or criminal action against those responsible.

Children’s Privacy

The Site and our products/services are not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes affecting how we use your personally identifiable information will be notified by email or posted on the Site at least 30 days before taking effect. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

MacG Racing Ltd, Barrow Bridge Industrial Estate, Sinfin Lane, Barrow Upon Trent, Derby, DE73 7HH