Allison Driver Academy
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal data — explained clearly, the way it should be.
1.Introduction
At Allison Driver Academy, your privacy matters to us. Whether you are taking your very first driving lesson, training to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), towing for the first time on a B+E course, or arranging a fleet assessment for your business, we know you are trusting us with more than just your time — you are trusting us with your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have over it under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Allison Driver Academy is the trading name of Allison CPC Limited, registered in England and Wales, providing driver training across Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire.
| Controller | Details |
|---|---|
| Trading name | Allison Driver Academy |
| Legal entity | Allison CPC Limited |
| Company registration number | 17151659 |
| Registered address | 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA |
| Data protection contact | hello@allisondriveracademy.co.uk |
2.The Data We Collect
| Category | Examples | Typically collected from |
|---|---|---|
| Identity data | Full name, date of birth, gender | Learners, ADI trainees, fleet drivers |
| Contact data | Address, email, telephone/mobile | All clients |
| Driving licence data | Licence number, status, categories, endorsements | Learners, B+E and fleet clients |
| Booking data | Lesson dates, instructor allocation, pick-up locations | All clients |
| Training progress | Lesson records, progress reports, mock test results | Learners and trainees |
| Payment data | Billing name, amount paid, transaction references | Paying clients |
| Business data | Company name, fleet details, assessment reports | Fleet/business clients |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, cookie data | Website visitors |
3.How and Why We Use Your Data
- Manage and deliver driving lessons, ADI training, B+E courses, and fleet assessments.
- Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and remind you of bookings.
- Allocate a suitable instructor and arrange pick-up/drop-off.
- Track your learning through the student portal.
- Support ADI trainees through Parts 1, 2, and 3.
- Take payment, issue receipts, and manage course balances.
- Communicate about your training and answer enquiries.
- Prepare reports for fleet/business clients.
- Keep business records and comply with legal obligations.
- Improve our services and (where agreed) send relevant updates.
4.Our Legal Basis for Processing
| Lawful basis | When and why |
|---|---|
| Performance of a contract | To deliver the lessons, courses, and assessments you have booked. |
| Legal obligation | To meet DVSA requirements and comply with tax, accounting, and health-and-safety law. |
| Legitimate interests | To run and improve our business — keeping records, ensuring quality, preventing fraud, responding to enquiries. |
| Consent | For marketing emails or non-essential cookies. Withdraw at any time. |
5.Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
We never sell your personal data. We share it only where necessary.
| Recipient | Why we share |
|---|---|
| Booking & scheduling providers | To operate the booking calendar, student portal, and lesson reminders. |
| DVSA | To arrange tests, ADI exams, and meet regulatory standards. |
| Payment processors | To process card payments securely (PCI-DSS compliant). |
| Professional advisers & authorities | Accountants, insurers, HMRC, courts where legally required. |
| IT & communication providers | Email, cloud storage, and tools that help us run the academy. |
6.How Long We Keep Your Data
| Record type | Retention period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Student & training records | Up to 6 years after last lesson/course | References, certifications, dispute resolution |
| Booking & scheduling data | Up to 6 years | Business records and dispute resolution |
| Payment & financial records | 6 years + current tax year | HMRC requirements |
| ADI training records | Up to 6 years after completion | DVSA standards |
| Fleet assessment reports | Up to 6 years | Contractual and insurance purposes |
| Marketing preferences | Until consent withdrawn; suppression record kept | To honour your opt-out |
| Website/cookie data | Up to 24 months | Analytics and security |
7.Your Rights
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Be informed | To know how we collect and use your data — the purpose of this policy. |
| Access | To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. |
| Rectification | To have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected. |
| Erasure | To ask us to delete your data where there is no good reason to keep it. |
| Restrict processing | To ask us to pause our use of your data. |
| Data portability | To receive your data in a structured, commonly used format. |
| Object | To object to legitimate interests processing, or opt out of marketing. |
| Automated decisions | Not to be subject to solely automated decisions with significant effect. We do not make such decisions. |
| Withdraw consent | To withdraw any consent you have given, at any time. |
9.How We Keep Your Data Safe
We use access controls, reputable software providers, encryption in transit, and limit data access to those who need it. We review safeguards regularly and will notify you and the ICO of any serious breach as required.
10.Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, or the law. We will revise the "Last reviewed" date and notify you of significant changes.
11.Contact Us
| How to reach us | Details |
|---|---|
| Data controller | Allison CPC Limited (trading as Allison Driver Academy) |
| hello@allisondriveracademy.co.uk | |
| Phone | 0141 673 2210 |
| Website | allisondriveracademy.com |
| Service areas | Glasgow, Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire |
| Registered address | 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA |
| Company number | 17151659 |
Thank you for trusting Allison Driver Academy with your journey — on the road and with your data.