Privacy Policy

AWLAD Driving School

At AWLAD Driving School, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Full name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Home address

  • Driving licence number

  • Payment details (where applicable)

  • Lesson history and progress records

  • Any information you provide when contacting us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Book and manage driving lessons

  • Contact you regarding appointments or changes

  • Process payments

  • Maintain lesson progress records

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We only collect the information necessary to provide our services effectively.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide driving lessons and related services

  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws

  • Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our services

4. Data Sharing

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

We may share your data only where necessary with:

  • The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) where required

  • Payment processors (if applicable)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to keep your data secure.

5. Data Security

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

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Meet legal or accounting requirements

  • Resolve disputes

Once no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or destroyed.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

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

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

8. Contact Us

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

AWLAD Driving School
Email: info@awladdrivingschool.co.uk
Phone: 07463390235

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.