Quick Summary
We use cookies to make our website work properly and improve your experience. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and don't need your consent. Optional cookies (analytics, functionality) only work if you agree. You can change your preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier and more useful for you next time.
Think of cookies like bookmarks
Just as a bookmark helps you remember where you left off in a book, cookies help our website remember your preferences, like your language choice or items in your shopping basket.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in - So you don't have to sign in every time you visit a new page
- Remember your preferences - Like your location for finding nearby instructors
- Understand how people use our site - So we can make it better for everyone
- Keep our site secure - Protecting you and us from malicious activity
- Provide essential features - Like the contact form and lesson booking system
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and whether they're essential for the website to function:
We Don't Use Marketing Cookies
Unlike many websites, we do not use advertising or marketing cookies that track you across other websites. Your privacy is important to us, and we only use cookies that directly benefit your experience on our site.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our website. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt-out of Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or delete cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit, you'll see our cookie banner. You can accept or reject optional cookies at any time.
Change Your Mind
Clear your browser cookies to reset your preferences, or contact us to help you manage your settings.
Browser-Specific Cookie Management
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Important: Blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as staying logged in or booking lessons online.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies are stored for different lengths of time:
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Persistent Cookies | Remain for a set period (varies by cookie - see tables above) |
| Our Longest Cookie | Google Analytics (_ga): 2 years |
7. Data Collected by Cookies
Cookies may collect the following information:
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct link, etc.)
- Your general location (city/region level, not precise address)
- Device and browser type
- Your login status (if you have an account)
Privacy Protection: We do NOT collect personally identifiable information through cookies without your explicit consent. Analytics cookies are anonymized.
8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), we process cookies based on:
Essential Cookies
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest / Contractual Necessity
Required for the website to function and services you've requested
Optional Cookies (Analytics & Functionality)
Legal Basis: Consent
Only placed with your explicit, informed consent via our cookie banner
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in the cookies we use
- Updates to cookie regulations
- New website features that use cookies
- Improvements to our cookie management
When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Get in Touch
Email: info@cleardrivedrivingschool.com
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 2 hours
Quick Cookie Reference
| Cookie Category | Consent Required? | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | No | No (Required) |
| Analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Functionality | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing | Not Used | N/A |
Related Privacy Documents
Policy Version: 2.0
Last Updated: 13 March 2026
Next Review Date: 13 March 2027
Compliance: UK GDPR, PECR, Data Protection Act 2018