Last updated: 22 January 2026

1. Introduction

Next Gear Driving (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us regarding driving lessons or dual control vehicle hire.

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

2. Who We Are

Business name: Next Gear Driving
Business type: Sole trader
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Contact email: info@nextgeardriving.com
Phone number: 07368 867416

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

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

a) Information you provide to us

Name
Phone number
Email address
Messages submitted via contact forms, WhatsApp, email, or phone
Booking or enquiry details

b) Driving-related information (only where relevant)

Lesson preferences
Availability
Information required to provide driving lessons or vehicle hire

We do not collect special category data unless legally required.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide driving lessons or dual control car hire
Manage bookings and availability
Communicate with you about our services
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

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

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

Consent – when you contact us directly
Contract – to provide driving lessons or vehicle hire
Legal obligation – where required by law
Legitimate interests – to run and improve our business

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

Secure devices and passwords
Limited access to personal information
Reputable third-party service providers

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or meet legal requirements.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited information with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:

Website hosting providers
Email or messaging services
Google services (e.g. Google Maps, Google Business Profile)

All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

Understand how visitors use our website
Improve performance and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

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

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

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

Next Gear Driving
Email: info@nextgeardriving.com
Phone: 07368 867416