Privacy Policy for Golden Star Driving School
Effective Date: 01.01.2025
At Golden Star Driving School ("we," "our," or "us"),
we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.goldenstardriving.ca (the "Site") or use our driving school services.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, driver's license number, payment details, and any other information you provide when booking lessons or contacting us.
- Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
- Sensitive Information: We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless required for specific services (e.g., medical conditions relevant to driving).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide, manage, and improve our driving lessons and related services.
- To process payments and manage bookings.
- To communicate with you about appointments, promotions, or changes to our services.
- To improve our website, customer support, and marketing efforts.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website, process payments, or provide customer support.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain data processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
- To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@goldenstardriving.ca.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of [13 or 16, depending on local laws]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contact@goldenstardriving.ca
Phone: +1 604 341 3300 | +1 778 636 7848
Address: 1165 E 61st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 2C5, Canada
