AshBee Driving is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

1. Who We Are

AshBee Driving provides driving instruction services in the UK.

For the purposes of data protection law, AshBee Driving is the Data Controller.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us using the details provided on our website.

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Address or postcode (for lesson pickup)

• Driving licence status (e.g. provisional licence)

• Lesson booking and payment information

• Messages sent via contact forms, email, or text

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16 without parental involvement.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

Your data may be collected when you:

• Contact us via our website, email, phone, or text message

• Book or enquire about driving lessons

• Make a payment

• Communicate with us regarding lessons or driving tests

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Arrange and manage driving lessons

• Communicate lesson details, changes, or cancellations

• Process payments

• Meet legal or regulatory requirements

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

 

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

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

• Contract – to provide driving lessons you have booked

• Legitimate interests – to manage our business and communicate effectively

• Legal obligation – where required by law (e.g. financial records)

• Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. optional marketing)

You can withdraw consent at any time.

 

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Your data may be shared only where necessary, for example:

• Payment processors

• Booking or scheduling systems

• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

 

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate steps to keep your data secure, including:

• Secure devices and passwords

• Limiting access to personal data

• Storing data only for as long as necessary

We retain personal data only for as long as required to provide services and meet legal obligations.

 

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

More information is available at the ICO website.

 

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Where required, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are used.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.

 

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.