BeeSafe

BeeSafe Driving School (“BeeSafe”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services, website, social media platforms, or communicate with us regarding driving lessons and related services.
By using our services or accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. About BeeSafe Driving School

BeeSafe Driving School provides professional driving tuition services including:

Automatic driving lessons
Manual driving lessons
Refresher driving lessons
Motorway driving tuition
Practical driving test preparation
Intensive driving courses

We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Personal Identification Information

Full name
Date of birth
Telephone number
Email address
Residential or collection address
Driving licence details (where applicable)

Lesson & Booking Information

Lesson schedules and appointment history
Instructor allocation records
Driving progress and lesson notes
Practical or theory test booking information
Cancellation and attendance records

Payment Information

Payment confirmations and transaction history
Billing information where required

Please note: BeeSafe does not store full card payment details.

Technical & Website Usage Information

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser and device information
Cookies and analytics data
Website interaction and usage statistics

Communication Records

We may retain records of communications conducted via:

Telephone calls
SMS messages
WhatsApp
Email correspondence
Social media platforms

3. How We Use Your Information

BeeSafe uses your information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Managing and scheduling driving lessons
Providing customer support and responding to enquiries
Communicating lesson reminders and service updates
Processing payments and maintaining financial records
Monitoring learner progress and instructor allocation
Improving our services, website, and customer experience
Maintaining security and preventing fraud
Complying with legal, regulatory, and insurance obligations

We only process your information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, BeeSafe may rely on the following lawful bases:

Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Consent (where applicable)

Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Sharing Your Information

BeeSafe does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only where necessary with:

Approved driving instructors operating on behalf of BeeSafe
Payment service providers
Website hosting and IT support providers
Professional advisers, insurers, or accountants
Government authorities or regulatory bodies where legally required

All third-party providers are expected to process your information securely and confidentially.

6. Data Security

BeeSafe takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

Unauthorised access
Loss or theft
Misuse
Alteration or disclosure

While we take all reasonable precautions, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Deliver our services
Maintain business and financial records
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Once information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request erasure of your information
Restrict or object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
Request transfer of your personal data
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

BeeSafe may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyse website traffic and performance
Enhance user experience

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website or social media pages may contain links to external websites. BeeSafe is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

BeeSafe services are intended only for individuals legally eligible to undertake driving lessons within the United Kingdom.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent where required.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

BeeSafe Driving School reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Any changes will be published on our website and will take effect immediately upon publication.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

BeeSafe Driving School

📞 07919 484848
📧 info@beesafe.org.uk
🌐 www.beesafe.org.uk

GDPR Compliance Statement

BeeSafe Driving School is committed to protecting customer privacy and processing personal data responsibly, securely, and transparently in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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