Effective Date: February 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Herbie’s Wheels ("we," "us," or "our") operates www.herbieswheels.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our pupils and website visitors. This policy outlines how we handle personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. The Legal Basis for Processing Data

We only process your information when we have a legal reason to do so:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill your booking and provide driving lessons.

• Consent: When you voluntarily sign up for newsletters or contact us via the site.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and maintain website security.

3. Detailed Information We Collect

• Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and gender.

• Contact Data: Billing address, pickup address, email, and phone number.

• Driving Record Data: Driving license number, theory test certificates, and records of driving progress/mock test results.

• Payment Data: Handled securely by Wix’s third-party processors. We do not see or store your full credit card details.

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP addresses and location data via Wix Cookies.

4. Data Retention: How long do we keep it?

We do not keep your data longer than necessary.

• Pupil Records: We generally retain progress records and contact details for 7 years after your last lesson to comply with HMRC tax requirements and for insurance purposes.

• Inquiries: If you contact us but do not book, your data is deleted after 6 months.

5. Sharing Your Data

We never sell your data. We only share it with:

• DVSA: To book practical driving tests on your behalf.

• Wix.com: Our website hosting provider.

• Law Enforcement: Only if required by law (e.g., for traffic offense verification).

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access: You can request a copy of the data we hold on you.

• The right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any wrong information.

• The right to erasure: You can ask us to delete your data (subject to our legal requirements to keep tax/insurance records).

• The right to withdraw consent: You can opt out of any marketing at any time.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality and security. You can manage your cookie preferences through the pop-up banner on our homepage or via your browser settings.

8. Security

Your data is stored on secure servers via Wix.com. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this policy or your data, please contact:

Data Controller: Hubert Email: herbieswheels.@gmail.com Website: www.herbieswheels.com