Welcome to Drive Green Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit drivegreenacademy.co.uk, contact us, or book driving lessons with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to help us deliver our services effectively:

a. Information You Provide to Us

When you contact or book with us, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Home address (for pick-up/drop-off)
• Driving licence details (if required for lesson verification)
• Payment information (securely processed through third-party providers)
• Any other details you share while filling out our forms or contacting us.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages you visit and the time spent on each page
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To schedule and manage driving lessons
• To respond to your enquiries or messages
• To process payments and send receipts
• To send booking confirmations and reminders
• To improve our website and services
• To send updates or promotions (only if you’ve given consent)
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal information is securely stored and protected using up-to-date security measures.
We use:

• Encrypted servers and SSL certificates
• Restricted access to personal data
• Secure payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only with:

• Driving instructors (for booking and lesson coordination)
• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., booking platforms, payment processors, email systems)
• Legal authorities (only if required by law)

All third-party partners comply with UK GDPR data protection standards.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance.
Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve website content and speed

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. For more details, visit allaboutcookies.org.

6. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

You have full control over your personal information. You can:

• Request a copy of your data
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at:
📧 info@1206422.eu13.myftpupload.com

7. Marketing Communications

We may occasionally send you updates, promotions, or offers about our services — but only if you’ve opted in.
You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other websites (for example, the DVSA or GOV.UK).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Drive Green Academy
📍 London, United Kingdom
📧 Email: info@1206422.eu13.myftpupload.com
🌐 Website: www.drivegreenacademy.co.uk