Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect any personal information provided through this website. I operate as a sole trader based in the United Kingdom, offering driving lessons for vehicles with a manual transmission.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
[Your Full Name]
[Your business or correspondence address, e.g., city or postcode only]
Email: [Your email address]
Phone: [Optional]
2. What Data I Collect
Depending on how you use this website, I may collect the following personal data:
Full name
Phone number
Email address
Information provided through the contact form
Booking-related details
Payment information (processed through third-party providers)
Additionally, the website may automatically collect technical data such as:
IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Server logs and cookies (if used)
3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
Responding to enquiries and communicating with clients
Booking and managing driving lessons
Issuing invoices and maintaining accounting records
Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
Improving the website’s performance and user experience
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Your data is processed under the following lawful bases (UK GDPR):
Article 6(1)(b) – to perform a contract or take steps prior to entering into a contract
Article 6(1)(c) – to comply with legal obligations
Article 6(1)(f) – for my legitimate interests (e.g., client communication, site security)
5. Sharing Your Data
I may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers solely to deliver my services, such as:
Online payment processors
Web hosting providers
Accounting services
All third-party processors are contractually obligated to protect your data and act in accordance with data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and as required by applicable UK laws (e.g., up to 6 years for tax and accounting records).
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
Restrict or object to data processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)