Privacy Policy

Safe & Test Ready Driving School

Last updated: 19/10/25

1. Introduction

At Safe & Test Ready Driving School (“we”, “us”, “our”), based in High Wycombe, England, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your personal data when you use our services or website. We comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us at info@safeandtestready.co.uk or call 07833 465464.

2. Data Controller

Safe & Test Ready Driving School

Address: 4 Arundel Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP12 4NE.

Telephone: 07833 465464

Email: info@safeandtestready.co.uk

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: name, date of birth, driving licence number (when required)

• Contact Data: email address, telephone number, mobile/WhatsApp number

• Lesson Data: records of your driving lessons (dates, times, progress notes), test results

• Payment Data: payment card/bank payment details (we use a secure payment processor)

• Website/Online Data: IP address, browser type, device type, cookie and analytics data when you visit our website

  We collect this data when you: make an enquiry, book lessons, attend lessons, pay for lessons, use our website or otherwise interact with us.

4. Why We Process Your Data & Lawful Basis

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To manage your lesson bookings, communications and payments — lawful basis: contract

• To send you administrative information (lesson changes, invoice reminders) — basis: contract or legitimate interest

• To improve our services, track progress, ensure quality of instruction — basis: legitimate interest

• To comply with legal obligations (such as HMRC, insurance) — basis: legal obligation

• To send you marketing communications if you have given consent — basis: consent

We will only send you direct marketing if you have given explicit permission (opt-in). You can withdraw your consent at any time (see section 9).

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with:

• Payment processing providers (for lesson fee payments)

• Insurance providers / vehicle fleet management (where required)

• Driving test authorities (only when required)

• IT service providers and cloud services (for website operation and data storage)

• Regulatory or law enforcement bodies if required by law

  We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. International Transfers

Your data is stored and processed within the UK or the EEA. If any transfer outside these areas is required, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with UK GDPR.

7. Data Retention

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

• Booking, lesson-progress and payment records: retained for 7 years after the last lesson (for tax/insurance).

• Marketing data (if you consent): retained until you unsubscribe or we no longer consider you a prospective customer.

  If you request deletion of your data (see section 9), we will erase it unless we have a lawful reason to keep it.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure of your personal data (in certain circumstances)

• Request restriction of processing

• Object to our processing of your personal data

• Request data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format)

  If we process your data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting processing based on consent before withdrawal.

  To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@safeandtestready.co.uk or 07833 465464. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with a better user experience, to remember your preferences and to analyse site performance and traffic. On your first visit you may be asked to accept our cookie banner. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect your experience of the site.

For details of the cookies we use, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will tell you when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via the website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, your personal data or how we process it, please contact:

Safe & Test Ready Driving School

Email: info@safeandtestready.co.uk

Telephone: 07833 465464

Address: 4 Arundel Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP12 4NE.

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