Last updated: 5 August 2026

 

1. Who I Am

I am a self-employed driving instructor operating as a sole trader in England.

Business Name: Andy C Driving School
Trading Address: Loughborough, LE11
Email: andycdrivingschool@gmail.com
Telephone: 07771512064

I am the data controller for the personal information you provide.

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2. Information I Collect

I may collect the following information:

• Your name

• Home address

• Telephone number

• Email address

• Date of birth (where required)

• Driving licence number (if required to verify eligibility)

• Lesson booking information

• Payment records

• Progress notes relating to your driving lessons

• Records of communications by phone, email or text message

I do not collect more personal information than is necessary.

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3. Why I Collect Your Information

I use your personal information to:

• Arrange and provide driving lessons

• Contact you regarding bookings or cancellations

• Keep lesson records and monitor your progress

• Issue invoices or receipts

• Maintain business accounts

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your information because:

• It is necessary to fulfil our contract for driving lessons.

• It is necessary to comply with legal obligations (such as tax record keeping).

• In some cases, it is in my legitimate interests to manage my business efficiently.

 

5. How Your Information Is Stored

I take reasonable steps to keep your information secure.

Your information may be stored securely on:

• A password-protected mobile phone

• A password-protected computer or tablet

• Secure cloud storage (where used)

Only I have access to your personal information unless disclosure is required by law.

 

6. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

Your information may be shared only where necessary, such as with:

• HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), where legally required

• My accountant or bookkeeping provider

• Payment providers (if you pay electronically)

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law

 

7. How Long I Keep Your Information

I keep personal information only for as long as necessary.

Financial and business records are normally retained for at least six years to comply with UK tax requirements.

Lesson records and contact details are deleted when they are no longer required unless I am legally required to keep them.

 

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information where appropriate

• Object to certain types of processing

• Request restriction of processing

• Request transfer of your information where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

 

9. Cookies and Website

If I operate a website, it may use cookies to improve user experience. Any cookies used will comply with UK privacy laws.

 

10. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how I handle your personal information, please contact me first so I can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available upon request or on my website, if applicable.