Privacy Policy | Driving Theory Test Online — UK Driving Theory Test Preparation

1. Introduction

Driving Theory Test Online ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using Driving Theory Test Online, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or subscribe to our services, we collect:

Name
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interaction with our services:

Study progress and completion status
Mock test results and scores
Practice question performance
Time spent on materials
Device information and browser type
IP address and general location

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

For a detailed list of cookies, purposes, and how to change your preferences, see our Cookie Policy.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Keep you signed in
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our service
Improve website performance

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our services
Process your subscription and payments
Track your study progress and performance
Send you important updates and notifications
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Improve and optimize our platform
Prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
Cloudinary: Image hosting and delivery
Email service providers: Sending account and notification emails
Hosting provider (Hostinger): Website and database hosting

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encrypted password storage
Secure HTTPS connections
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.

Even after account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and resolving disputes.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the following rights:

Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@drivingtheorytestonline.co.uk

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@drivingtheorytestonline.co.uk
Contact form: drivingtheorytestonline.co.uk/contact