Last updated: 7 October 2025
Who we are
Drive With Drew Gloucester (“we”, “us”) provides driving tuition services in Gloucester, UK.
Contact: drew@drivewithdrew.co.uk · Tel: 07973 353556
We are the “data controller” for personal data processed via this website.
Data we collect
- Contact form: name, email, phone (optional), and your message.
- Emails/Calls: if you contact us directly, we’ll process the information you provide.
- Technical: basic server logs (e.g., IP address, user agent) collected by our hosting (Netlify) for security and diagnostics.
- Outbound links: we link to partners (e.g., Collingwood, Adrian Flux, Driving Test Cancellations 4 All, Driving Test Success) and GOV.UK. Their sites may collect data under their own policies.
How we use your data (lawful basis)
- Respond to enquiries & provide lessons — to take steps at your request before entering into a contract or to perform a contract (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).
- Operate and protect the website (security, debugging) — legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)).
- Legal/Compliance (e.g., accounting records) — legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)).
Where your data is stored / processed
- Website hosting & forms: Netlify (static hosting + Netlify Forms). Form submissions are stored in our Netlify dashboard.
- Email: If you email us or we email you in response, messages are processed by our email provider.
These providers may process data in the UK, EEA, and/or internationally with appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses). We only use reputable providers.
Retention
- Enquiries: typically kept up to 24 months from last contact (or longer if you become a customer, to manage lessons and accounts).
- Accounting records: up to 6 years as required by law.
- We delete or anonymise data when it’s no longer needed.
Sharing your data
We don’t sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Service providers (hosting, email) strictly to operate our services.
- Regulators or authorities where required by law.
Your rights (UK GDPR)
- Access your data and receive a copy.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Delete your data (in certain circumstances).
- Restrict or object to processing (in certain circumstances).
- Data portability (for data you provided to us, where applicable).
- Complain to the ICO: ico.org.uk.
To exercise your rights, email drew@drivewithdrew.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity.
Cookies & tracking
We do not set marketing cookies. Basic hosting logs may be collected by Netlify for security and performance. If we add analytics in future, we’ll update this policy and provide a cookie notice where required.
Third-party links
Our site links to third parties (e.g., GOV.UK and partner offers). Their privacy practices are their own; please review their policies.
Children
Our services are for learner drivers and parents/guardians. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data without consent, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post the new version here and update the “Last updated” date.
