Last updated: April 2026
MR 4X4 is a trading name of Triple Two Engineering Limited. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services, visit our website, or contact us.
Data Controller: Triple Two Engineering Limited
Trading as: MR 4X4
Contact Address: 13 Ferrier Street, London, SW18 1SN
Email: info@mr4x4.co.uk
Phone: 020 7870 9990 / 07538 947 991
ICO Registration Number: ZB616521
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller. If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Category | Examples  |
Identity Data | Name, title, date of birth (where relevant for vehicle licensing) |
Contact Data | Billing address, delivery address, email address, phone numbers |
Vehicle Data | Registration number, VIN (chassis number), vehicle specifications, service history |
Transaction Data | Details of services performed, parts supplied, payment history |
Technical Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, cookie data (when you visit our website) |
Communication Data | Records of emails, phone calls, or messages exchanged with us |
We collect data in the following ways:
Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your data. Below explains how we use your data and which legal basis applies.
Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis  |
To provide repair, maintenance, and 4×4 specialist services | Identity, Contact, Vehicle, Transaction | Contract performance – necessary to carry out agreed work |
To process payments and issue invoices | Identity, Contact, Transaction | Contract performance and legal obligation |
To communicate with you about your booking or service | Identity, Contact | Contract performance and legitimate interests |
To maintain service records for warranty or future reference | Vehicle, Transaction | Legitimate interests (maintaining accurate vehicle history) |
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., VAT, consumer law) | Identity, Transaction, Vehicle | Legal obligation |
To send marketing communications (only with your consent) | Identity, Contact | Consent – you can withdraw at any time |
To improve our website and services | Technical, Cookie data | Legitimate interests (website optimisation) |
Legitimate interests explained: Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have balanced our business need against your privacy rights. These interests include: keeping accurate vehicle service records, responding to customer enquiries, and improving our services.
We will only send you marketing emails or SMS about our services, offers, or news if you have given us your explicit consent (e.g., by ticking an opt-in box).
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Our website uses cookies. From 5 February 2026, under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, we no longer need your consent for certain low-risk cookies, including:
For cookies used for advertising or sharing data with third parties, we will still ask for your consent via our cookie banner.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
We may share your personal data with the following third parties, only when necessary:
Recipient | Purpose | Safeguards |
Parts suppliers | Ordering genuine or aftermarket parts for your vehicle | Data Processing Agreement in place |
MOT testing centres (if applicable) | Submitting vehicle for statutory MOT test | Legal obligation |
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square, or bank) | Processing card payments | PCI-compliant processors |
IT and cloud service providers | Hosting booking systems, storing service records | Data Processing Agreement in place |
Recovery or insurance companies | At your request, to arrange or process claims | Your authorisation required |
We do not share your data with vehicle manufacturers or any other third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. Where we use cloud-based systems whose servers may be located outside the UK (e.g., in the EU), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
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We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out above. Our retention periods are:
Type of Data | Retention Period  |
Customer and vehicle service records | 7 years from last service (for warranty, tax, and legal claims purposes) |
Transaction and invoice data | 7 years (to comply with HMRC and tax obligations) |
Marketing consent records | Until you withdraw consent, plus 2 years |
CCTV footage (if applicable) | 30 days, unless required for an incident investigation |
Website analytics data | 26 months (anonymised where possible) |
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymise your data.
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert email address] or [Insert phone number]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data or respond to your request, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
ICO Contact Details:
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
We would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns first, so please contact us before escalating to the ICO.
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The latest version will always be available on our website at info@mr4x4.co.uk where changes are significant, we will notify you directly (e.g., by email or a notice on our homepage).
MR 4X4 – A trading name of Triple Two Engineering Limited