Privacy Policy

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Last updated: October 2025

Welcome to Drive the Tide Driving School ("we", "our", or "us").

Your privacy is very important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website drivethetide.co.uk or contact us directly.

1. Who We Are

Drive the Tide Driving School is based in Pwllheli, North Wales, offering professional bilingual (English & Welsh) driving tuition.

Website: www.drivethetide.co.uk
Email: drivethetide.pwllheli@gmail.com
Phone: [07780608099]

We act as the “data controller” of the personal data you provide.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information: your name, email address, and phone number (for lesson bookings or enquiries)
• Driving details: information about your availability, learning progress, or test preferences (if you are a pupil)
• Website usage data: such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)
   

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide lesson information
• Manage bookings and communication between you and your instructor
• Improve our website and customer experience
• Comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements
   

We will never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies help us improve functionality and user experience.
You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take data protection seriously. Your personal information is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel.
All data is handled in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy - typically up to 12 months after your last lesson or enquiry unless required by law.

7. Your Data Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (“the right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
   

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drivethetide.pwllheli@gmail.com

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Drive the Tide Driving School
Email:drivethetide.pwllheli@gmail.com
Location: Pwllheli, North Wales