Privacy Policy

At Syed Driving School, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website syed-drivingschool.co.uk/ or book driving lessons with us.

We process your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Syed Driving School is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Business Name: Syed Driving School
Email: syed.drivingschool1@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7379 199908
Address: Wakefield and surrounding areas, Wakefield, United Kingdom 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us using the details above.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information

Your name, email address, phone number, home address, and date of birth.

Driving Lesson Information

Details about your driving licence, lesson history, progress, and test bookings.

Payment Information

Payment details are processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store full card details.

Website Usage Data

Information such as your IP address, browser type, and how you use our website, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage driving lessons
  • Schedule and confirm bookings
  • Communicate with you regarding enquiries and services
  • Track your driving progress and lesson history
  • Process payments
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Contractual necessity to provide driving lessons you have booked
  • Legal obligations to comply with UK laws
  • Legitimate interests to operate and improve our services
  • Consent for marketing communications where applicable

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

Qualified driving instructors working with Syed Driving School
Payment processors and financial service providers
Website hosting and IT service providers
Government or regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.

Data Security

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

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our services.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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 date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Syed Driving School
Email: syed.drivingschool1@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7379 199908
Address: Wakefield and surrounding areas, Wakefield, United Kingdom