Moneymaximiser Ltd Privacy Policy (updated – Gap Insurance)
Privacy Policy
(Updated – December 2025)
Firstly please be assured that we take your privacy very seriously – and we do not sell, rent or lease your personal data, including your email address, to other organisations. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use and protect your information.
Who We Are
This website is run by and forms part of the Moneymaximiser Ltd Group.
Moneymaximiser Limited (company number 6706021) is registered at 4c, Market House, 19–21 Market Place, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1AP. Our telephone number is 0118 321 8197.
Moneymaximiser Limited is the registered data controller (ICO registration number Z1638204) and may be referred to in this policy as we, us or our.
Our trading names include:
MoneyMaxim, CarHireX, 7 Seater Car Hire, 7 Seater Car Rental, 8 Seater Car Hire, 9 Seater Car Hire, Barcelona Airport Car Hire, Bilbao Airport Car Rental, Bordeaux Car Hire, Cheap Hire Cars, Gibraltar Airport Car Hire, Gibraltar Car Hire, Gibraltar Car Rental, Heathrow Airport Car Hire, Car Hire Holiday, Marseille Car Hire, Menorca Airport Car Hire, Sevilla Airport Car Hire, Seville Airport Car Rental, Car Hire Champion.
Why Is This Privacy Policy Important?
By using our websites, telephone services or requesting that we carry out searches, comparisons or bookings on your behalf, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services. If you have questions, you can contact our Data Protection Manager at dpm@moneymaximiser.co.uk.
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect personal information when you register for, request or use our services via our websites, mobile applications or telephone service. This may include:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Vehicle, travel or booking details
- Insurance-related information
We may also collect technical and usage information, such as pages visited, referral sources, and quote or booking interactions.
Payment card details are not stored by us and are processed securely by authorised payment providers.
It is your responsibility to ensure that information you provide to us is accurate, complete and up to date.
Sensitive / Special Category Data
In some cases, to provide insurance quotations (including GAP insurance), we may need to collect information classed as special category data under data protection law (for example, medical or conviction-related information).
Where this applies, we will ask for your explicit consent at the point of collection and will process such data only for the purposes described in this policy.
Children’s Data
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide personal data without parental or guardian consent.
Information About Other People
If you provide personal data about another person, you confirm that you have their permission to do so and that they have been made aware of this Privacy Policy.
Call Recording and Feedback
We may record or monitor telephone calls and electronic communications for quality assurance, training, verification and compliance purposes.
We may also invite you to provide feedback and may share limited details with feedback providers (such as Trustpilot) under contractual safeguards.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data to:
- Enable you to use our services
- Request quotations from providers on your behalf
- Communicate with you about quotes, bookings or policies
- Prefill applications with partner providers (where available)
- Process transactions requested by you
- Track successful sales and referrals
- Send renewal reminders
- Prevent fraud and verify information
- Improve and personalise our services
GAP Insurance
Where you request a GAP insurance quotation or policy, we will process your personal data to generate quotes, arrange cover and manage related enquiries. This may involve sharing your information with GAP insurance providers and administrators who act in accordance with their own privacy notices and applicable data protection law.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you have asked us to process your data (for example, requesting a quote)
- Contract – to provide quotations, bookings or insurance services
- Legitimate interests – to operate, improve and secure our business and services
- Legal obligations – including regulatory and record-keeping requirements
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.
Who We Share Personal Data With
Group companies
Other members of the Moneymaximiser Ltd Group.
Our partners
Companies whose products or services are offered via our websites, including insurers, GAP insurance providers, car hire suppliers and comparison partners.
Service providers
Trusted third parties who support our operations, including:
- IT and hosting providers
- Customer support and call-handling providers
- Analytics and marketing platforms
- Feedback and review services
These providers act only on our instructions and are contractually required to protect personal data.
Regulators and authorities
Including the Financial Conduct Authority and other bodies where required by law.
Fraud prevention and legal disclosures
Where necessary to prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, or in connection with legal proceedings or business transfers.
Advertising, Analytics and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our websites, analyse usage and deliver relevant advertising. This includes the use of Google Analytics and advertising platforms.
You can manage cookie preferences using our cookie consent tool and find further details in our Cookie Policy.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, including:
- Quotes not converted to customers: typically 12–24 months
- Customer and insurance records: up to 6 years
- Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
Your Data Protection Rights
You have rights including:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction
- Data portability
- Objection
- Rights relating to automated decision-making
Requests can be made to dpm@moneymaximiser.co.uk.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Last updated: December 2025