Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026 • Version 2.0
1. Who We Are
Bee Drive School of Motoring ("Bee Drive", "we", "our") is a premier driving school based at 24 Hawkstone Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3GD. We act as the primary data controller for the personal details we collect and process about you.
2. What Data We Collect
We process data to deliver driving instruction. This encompasses:
Account details
Full name, email address, UK mobile phone number, date of birth, and provisional licence code.
Booking information
Schedules, lesson dates, pickup addresses, specific instructor selections, and private lesson notes.
Enquiry logs
Name, return email address, and messages submitted directly to us via our support desk contact forms.
Test results
Online theory mock test answers, grading scores, progress diagnostics, and module breakdowns.
Technical metadata
Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser client type, resolution, operational system, and device logs.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process this details strictly for the following operational workflows:
- 1Create and manage your student profile and driving lessons schedule.
- 2Send automated lesson booking confirmations and mobile reminders.
- 3Respond quickly to contact form enquiries and support issues.
- 4Administer and upgrade the online theory mock test scores.
4. Legal Basis
We process your data primarily on the basis of contract performance (to fulfill the driving lessons and theory mock exams you booked with our team), legitimate interest (monitoring platform traffic to improve safety and feature performance), and compliance with legal/tax obligations where mandatory under UK law.
5. Data Sharing
We maintain a strict stance against selling your personal details. Data sharing is limited only to:
Your Instructors
Schedules, phone numbers, and pickup locations to coordinate practical training.
IT Providers
Secure email clients and web hosting servers acting under strict processing terms.
Regulators
Official DVSA or law enforcement agencies when strictly required by UK GDPR statutes.
6. Data Retention
We store student account details for as long as your profile remains active, plus a period of 6 years to fulfill HM Revenue & Customs auditing and driving records regulations. Simple contact enquiry entries are systematically deleted after 2 years.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have fully enforceable privacy rights over your data. These include:
- Access and export your profile details
- Request immediate corrections/updates
- Request erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
- Object to specific automated operations
To exercise any of these permissions, please submit an enquiry directly to our privacy desk at contact@beedrive.co.uk.