Privacy Policy

My Time To Drive

Last updated: January 1st 2026

My Time To Drive is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you use our website or services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

Business name: My Time To Drive
Data Controller: Scott Kelter
Email: scott@mytimetodrive.co.uk
Phone: 07923922245
Address: 31 Highview Road, Endon, Stoke on Trent. ST9 9HS

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Address or postcode (for lesson planning)
Driving licence type (provisional/full)
Lesson availability and booking details
Payment and transaction information (processed securely via third parties)
Messages sent via contact forms, email, text or WhatsApp
Website usage data (e.g. pages visited, device type)

3. How we collect your data

We collect data when you:

Fill in a contact or enquiry form
Book driving lessons
Communicate with us by phone, email, text, WhatsApp or social media
Use our website (via cookies and analytics)

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries
Arrange and deliver driving lessons
Manage bookings, cancellations and payments
Communicate important information about your lessons
Maintain training records
Improve our website and services
Meet legal and insurance obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

5. Lawful bases for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract – to provide driving lessons you have booked
Legitimate interests – to manage our business and communications
Legal obligation – where we must comply with the law
Consent – for marketing communications (where applicable)

6. Marketing communications

We may contact you with information about our services only where you have consented or where permitted under legitimate interest.

You can opt out at any time by:

Contacting us directly

7. Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data only with:

Driving instructors working with My Time To Drive
Booking or diary management systems (e.g. TotalDrive )
Payment providers
Website hosting and IT providers
Legal, insurance or regulatory bodies if required

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and confidential.

8. How we store and protect your data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure systems and passwords
Limited access to personal data
Secure third-party platforms

We keep your data only for as long as necessary, including:

While you are an active learner
For a reasonable period after lessons end
As required for legal, insurance or tax purposes

9. Your data protection rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk

10. Cookies and website analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse traffic.

For full details, please see our Cookie Policy [link].

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

11. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.