Privacy Policy
Privacy Notice – Ready To Go Driving School
At Ready To Go Driving School, we take your privacy seriously. As a data controller, we are responsible for how we collect, store, and use the personal information you provide to us.
Our Details
Company Registration Number: 12331891
Registered Address: 24 Chandlers Way, Steyning, BN44 3NG
This privacy notice explains how we handle your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We may update this policy occasionally, and any changes will be posted on this page. If necessary, we’ll also notify you by email. Please check back regularly for updates.
What We Do
Ready To Go Driving School provides driving lessons, road safety training, and driver education services.
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Directly from you:
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When you complete forms on our websites:
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When you contact us by phone, email, or otherwise
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When you make a booking or report an issue
Automatically when you visit our website:
We collect technical data such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Time zone and location
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Operating system
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Pages visited, time spent, and interaction with the site
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Errors, clicks, scrolls, and navigation patterns
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Phone numbers used to contact us
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Fulfill any contracts (e.g., driving lessons or bookings)
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Provide customer support and service updates
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Send information on related services or promotions (with your consent)
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Assess your eligibility for courses
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Improve and secure our website
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Carry out analytics and internal research
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Display relevant content and advertising
Our Legal Grounds for Processing Your Data
We process your data on the following legal bases:
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To perform our contract with you
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For our legitimate business interests (e.g., marketing, website functionality)
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To ensure health and safety during lessons (especially if health information is shared)
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With your consent, especially for marketing or third-party communications
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
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Companies within our group
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Vehicle and insurance providers we work with
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Professional service providers (e.g., lawyers, accountants)
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Government authorities (if required)
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Potential buyers or partners in the event of a business change
How and Where We Store Your Information
Your data is stored securely on our systems. Any payment data is encrypted using SSL technology.
While we do our best to protect your information, no online transmission is 100% secure. Once received, we use strong security measures to prevent unauthorised access.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal information for 6 years and then securely delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the data we hold about you
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Request corrections or deletion of your data
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Restrict or object to how we process your data
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Ask for your data to be transferred to another party
To exercise your rights, email us at:
📧 enquiries@readytogodrivingschool.co.uk
You won’t be charged unless your request is excessive or unfounded. We may ask for proof of ID to protect your data.
Complaints
If you're unhappy with how we’ve handled your personal data, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office:
ICO Contact:
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF
🔗 www.ico.org.uk