Privacy Policy – Zara’s Driving Lessons
Last updated: 11 Aug 2025
Zara’s Driving Lessons (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your personal information safe. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and store the following information when you book or take driving lessons with us:
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Name
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Contact details (phone number, email address, postal address)
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UK provisional/full driving licence number
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Payment details (only when necessary for transactions)
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Lesson booking history and preferences
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Communications with us via phone, email, or messaging apps
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used for:
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Booking and managing driving lessons
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Communicating with you about lessons, payments, or changes
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Providing reminders for upcoming lessons or driving tests
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Processing payments and issuing receipts/invoices
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Maintaining safety and legal compliance
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Sending updates about our services (only if you have opted in)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Contractual necessity – to provide you with driving lessons and related services
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Legal obligation – to meet DVSA and insurance requirements
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Consent – when you agree to receive marketing or promotional materials
4. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:
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With the DVSA for driving test bookings (with your consent)
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With insurance providers in the event of an incident
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If required by law or a court order
5. Data Storage & Security
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Your information is stored securely in password-protected systems.
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Only authorised personnel have access to your data.
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We keep your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access a copy of your personal data
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Request corrections to your data
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Request deletion of your data (where legally possible)
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Restrict or object to how your data is processed
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Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Cookies & Website Tracking
If you visit our website, we may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “last updated” date at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us:
Zara’s Driving Lessons
📧 Email: info@zarasdrivinglessons.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07878 697986
🏠 Address: Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom
