Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Champion Driving
Effective Date: 9 July 2026
1. Introduction
Champion Driving ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you use our services or contact us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Driving licence information (where required)
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Lesson booking details
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Payment information (payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers)
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Communication records (emails, text messages or WhatsApp messages)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Book and manage driving lessons
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Contact you regarding appointments
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Process payments
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Provide customer support
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Maintain lesson records
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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Improve our services
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information because:
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It is necessary to perform our contract with you.
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It is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
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You have given consent where required.
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It is in our legitimate business interests to manage and improve our services.
5. How We Store Your Data
Your information is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse.
We only keep your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet our legal obligations.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
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Payment providers
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Accounting or bookkeeping professionals
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Government authorities where legally required
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Technology providers that help us operate our business
All third parties are expected to protect your information appropriately.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data where appropriate
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Restrict or object to certain processing
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Request transfer of your data where applicable
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies
If our website uses cookies, they may be used to:
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Improve website performance
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Remember your preferences
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Analyse website traffic
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Enhance your browsing experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
Although we use appropriate security measures, no method of transmitting or storing data electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website or social media pages may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for learner drivers who meet the legal minimum driving age. Where appropriate, we may process personal information relating to individuals under the age of 18 with the knowledge of a parent or guardian.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on our website together with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Champion Driving
Email: [Insert Email]
Telephone: [Insert Phone Number]
Address: [Insert Business Address (if applicable)]
14. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
