When you access our website, temporary data about your visit is stored and processed in a protocol file for a certain period of time via the use of cookies. This information is anonymised and is used by us to better understand the use of our site, including the number of visitors we have, the pages viewed per session and time exposed to particular pages. This in turn helps us to provide you with a better experience, since we can evaluate the level of interest in the content of our website and tailor it accordingly.
The following data is collected and stored by Yorkshire Vehicle Finance Limited until its automated deletion:
• IP address of the accessing computer/device
• Date, time and duration of your visit
• Name and URL of the accessed pages
• Identification data of the browser and operating systems used
• Website from which the data was accessed
• Name of your internet access provider
The nature and content of the information collected via cookies differs, as does the period for which this information is retained. In line with our data protection obligations, we will ensure that this retentions period is not excessive, and that the data is only retained for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it is collected. If you wish to know more, or if you wish to identify the exact retention periods, please contact our data protection officer:
Yorkshire Vehicle Finance Limited
92 Baslow Road
Sheffield
S17 4DQ
By phone: 0114 2361818
By email: customer.services@yvf.co.uk
The data listed above is only analysed for statistical purposes and for improving our internet presence, then it is deleted. We will not attempt to personally identify you from your IP address unless required to as a matter of law or regulation or in order to protect ourselves, or our customers’ rights.
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