Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17 March 2026

Please read this cookie policy carefully as it contains important information on who we are and how we use cookies and other similar storage and access technologies (SATs) on our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy which sets out how and why we collect, store, use and share personal information generally, as well as your rights in relation to your personal information and details of how to contact us and supervisory authorities if you have a complaint.

Who we are

This website is operated by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (“SMMT”) and for more information see www.smmt.co.uk/.

Our website

This cookie policy only relates to your use of our website, www.automotivecouncil.co.uk.

Throughout our website, we may link to other websites owned and operated by certain trusted third parties. These other third party websites may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own separate policies. For privacy information relating to these other third party websites, please consult their policies as appropriate.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your device (eg computer, smartphone or other electronic device) when you use our website. We use cookies on our website. These help us recognise you and your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

For further information on our use of cookies, including a detailed list of your information which we and others may collect through cookies, please use the CookieYes Tool, accessed by [Yellowball to confirm].

For further information on cookies generally, including how to control and manage them, visit the guidance on cookies published by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, or www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

Consent to use cookies and changing settings

We will ask for your consent to place cookies or other similar technologies on your device.

You can withdraw any consent to the use of cookies or other similar technologies or manage any other such preferences by clicking on the link at the bottom of any page on our site. It may be necessary to refresh the page for the updated settings to take effect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at gdpr@smmt.co.uk.