Privacy Policy

Reg Detective · Last updated: 11 November 2026

Reg Detective ("the app") helps you check the MOT history and records of a UK vehicle before you buy it. This policy explains what data the app uses, why, and your rights under UK data protection law (UK GDPR).

Who is responsible

The data controller is Vergint Safi, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom. Contact: vergint.safi@gmail.com.

What we collect

• Vehicle registrations you enter. A registration identifies a vehicle, not you.
• A random device ID. The app creates a random ID on first use. It is not linked to your name, phone number, advertising ID or account. We use it to apply the free check and your check allowance.
• Usage records. For each device ID we store which registrations were checked and when a paid history check was used.
• Your IP address is used briefly in memory to stop abuse (rate limiting). It is not stored.
• Recent checks and your garage (saved cars and MOT reminders) are stored on your phone only. Reminders are scheduled on the phone and are not sent through our servers.

We do not collect your name, email, location, contacts or photos, and we do not use advertising or tracking tools.

Who we share data with

To produce a report we send only the vehicle registration to:

• DVSA (MOT History API) – MOT test history.
• DVLA (Vehicle Enquiry Service) – tax and vehicle status, where available.
• Experian, via One Auto API – write-off, finance and stolen records, only when you run a history check.

Payments are handled by Google Play or the Apple App Store under their own privacy policies; we never see your card details. We do not sell data.

Legal basis and retention

We process this data to provide the service you ask for (contract) and to prevent misuse (legitimate interests). Usage records are kept while the service operates so allowances work correctly. You can ask us to delete them at any time.

Your rights

You can ask to access or delete the data linked to your device ID, or object to its use, by emailing vergint.safi@gmail.com. Uninstalling the app removes the device ID and recent checks from your phone. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Data sources and accuracy

Reports use official and third-party records and may be incomplete or out of date. They are not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Changes

We will update this page if anything changes and show the new date at the top.