Bee Ready Driving School – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 23 July 2025

Bee Ready Driving School (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your personal information and handling it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable UK data protection and privacy laws, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use the Bee Ready Driving School website (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Location (if provided)
• Account login details (if applicable)
• Information you provide when contacting us or booking a service
  
  

b. Technical and Usage Data

We may also collect data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
• Cookies and tracking data
  
  

2. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. subscribing to newsletters)
• Contractual Necessity – where processing is necessary for providing services
• Legal Obligation – where we must comply with a legal requirement
• Legitimate Interests – where it is necessary for our business interests and does not override your rights (e.g. service improvement, fraud detection)
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used to:

• Provide and manage your account
• Process your enquiries or bookings
• Improve and personalise your experience
• Send you newsletters and updates (where you’ve opted in)
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintain the security and functionality of our Site
  
  

You can withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or emailing us at i_braithwaite@outlook.com.

4. Sharing Your Data

We will never sell your data. We may share it with:

• Trusted Service Providers – such as web hosting, payment processing, or email platforms, under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal Authorities – if required by law or legal proceedings.
• Business Transfers – in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.
  
  

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate and secure the Site
• Analyse usage patterns
• Remember user preferences
  
  

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for:

• Providing services to you
• Legal compliance (e.g. tax and accounting regulations)
• Dispute resolution and fraud prevention
  
  

Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Security Measures

We use up-to-date security measures to protect your information from:

• Unauthorised access
• Alteration, disclosure, or destruction
• Data breaches or misuse
  
  

While we take all reasonable precautions, no online service is completely secure. Please keep your login credentials confidential.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the UK and EEA. Where we use third-party processors outside the UK/EEA, we ensure data protection standards are met using:

• UK-approved International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where appropriate
  
  

9. Your Rights

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

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – Ask for your data to be deleted (subject to legal limits)
• Restriction – Limit how we process your data in certain cases
• Portability – Request your data in a structured format
• Object – Opt out of certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent – For any processing based on your consent
  
  

To exercise your rights, email us at i_braithwaite@outlook.com. We aim to respond within one month.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect any changes in law or operational requirements.

• Significant changes will be notified via email or prominently on our Site
• Minor updates will be reflected in the “Effective Date” at the top
  
  

Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your data rights, contact:
Email: i_braithwaite@outlook.com

By using Bee Ready Driving School, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.