Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 May 2026

Welcome to Driveaway School of Motoring (“we”, “our”, “us”).

Driveaway School of Motoring Limited is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us regarding driving lessons and related services.

1. Who We Are

Driveaway School of Motoring Limited
Registered Society Number: IP031242
Website: www.driveawayschoolofmotoring.com
Email: info@driveawayschoolofmotoring.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Address
• Driving lesson enquiries
• Booking information
• Messages submitted through forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Website usage data
• Cookies and analytics information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Arrange and manage driving lessons
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Send important service updates
• Maintain records for legal and business purposes
• Prevent fraud or misuse of our services

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have given permission
• Contract – to provide driving tuition services
• Legal obligation – where required by law
• Legitimate interests – to improve and operate our business effectively

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Driving instructors working with Driveaway School of Motoring
• Website hosting and technology providers
• Payment providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records

When no longer required, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

info@driveawayschoolofmotoring.com

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office

8. Website Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

However, no online transmission can ever be guaranteed completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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Cookie Policy

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples include:

• Security cookies
• Form submission cookies
• Session management cookies

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies may collect:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device type
• Traffic sources

This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve usability.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Useful guides:

• Google Chrome Cookie Settings
• Safari Cookie Settings
• Firefox Cookie Settings

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

GDPR & Data Protection Statement

Driveaway School of Motoring Limited complies with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018

We are committed to:

• Processing data lawfully and transparently
• Collecting only necessary information
• Keeping data accurate and secure
• Respecting your privacy rights
• Maintaining appropriate safeguards

If you have questions about how your data is handled, contact:

info@driveawayschoolofmotoring.com