Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

• Business Name: Saab Driving School
• Business Type: Sole Trader (not a limited company)
• Website: saabdrivingschool.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07951504032

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

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Information You Provide

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

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Home address or pickup location
• Driving licence information (if required for lessons)

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited on our website

This information helps us improve our website and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Book and manage driving lessons
• Contact you about lesson scheduling
• Provide driving instruction services
• Maintain records for business and legal purposes
• Improve our website and services

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

Contract

To provide driving lessons and manage bookings.

Legitimate Interests

To operate and improve our business and website.

Legal Obligation

To comply with tax and legal requirements.

Consent

Where you have agreed to receive communications from us.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Your data may only be shared when necessary with:

• Payment providers (if applicable)
• Website hosting providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to protect your information.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.

These include:

• Secure devices and accounts
• Restricted access to personal data
• Reasonable technical safeguards

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide driving lessons
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal and tax obligations

Typically, records may be kept for up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request transfer of your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on saabdrivingschool.com.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact [email protected]

13. Complaints

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK data protection authority:

Information Commissioner's Office

Website: https://ico.org.uk