Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8 July 2026
1. Who we are
Stuart Maris Driving Tuition is a sole trader providing manual driving instruction services based in Oakham, Rutland. For the purposes of data protection law, Stuart Maris is the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Contact: stuart@stuartmarisdrivingtuition.co.uk | 07789 740002
2. What data we collect
When you use the contact form on this website, we collect the following personal data:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (optional)
- The content of your message
- Your enquiry type (e.g. booking lessons, checking availability)
3. How we use your data
We use the personal data you provide solely to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Book and manage driving lessons
- Communicate with you about your lessons
We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (responding to your enquiry and providing the driving tuition service you have requested) and, where applicable, the performance of a contract.
5. How long we keep your data
We retain contact enquiry data for up to 12 months after your last interaction with us, or for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Pupil records relating to lessons may be retained for up to 3 years for administrative purposes.
6. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Stuart directly at stuart@stuartmarisdrivingtuition.co.uk.
7. Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. No personal data is collected through cookies.
8. 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.