UK GDPR Compliance
A1 HGV Driver Education is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with your rights under UK GDPR and what data we process as an informational blog.
Scope and Applicability
This compliance page applies to all visitors of a1hgv.co.uk, regardless of location. While our primary audience is in the United Kingdom, we adhere to UK GDPR standards for all users due to the global nature of the internet and our commitment to data protection best practices.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – You may request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification – You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to restriction of processing – You may request we limit how we use your data under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability – You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object – You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling and direct marketing.
How We Comply
A1 HGV Driver Education does not collect or store personal data through user registration, forms, or databases. We do not require users to provide any personal information to access our content. However, we use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and cookies to understand website traffic patterns and improve user experience. These tools may collect anonymised or pseudonymised data such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.
We have implemented measures to ensure compliance:
- Our analytics tools are configured to anonymise IP addresses.
- We provide a clear cookie consent banner and allow users to opt out.
- We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.
- We maintain records of data processing activities as required under UK GDPR.
Data We Process
The only personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymised via Google Analytics)
- Cookie identifiers for session and preference tracking
- Browser and device information for technical diagnostics
- Usage data such as pages viewed and time spent on site
No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other directly identifiable information are collected or stored.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of UK GDPR. This includes improving website functionality, ensuring security, and understanding audience needs to provide better educational resources. We balance this interest against your rights and freedoms, and we do not process data for profiling or automated decision-making.
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us directly via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- A description of the right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant details (e.g., approximate date of visit, browser used)
We will respond without undue delay and within one month of receiving your request.
Response Timeframes
We are legally required to respond to requests under UK GDPR within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this to three months and will inform you if this occurs.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied access to our content, charged different fees, or receive a lower quality of service for exercising your rights under UK GDPR. Our educational resources are freely available to all.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your data rights under UK GDPR, please contact:
Rowan Cavendish
31 Grosvenor Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk.