DriveWise Academy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect:

We collect two main types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, contact details (phone number, email address), payment information, and driver's license details (if applicable). We may also collect sensitive medical data related to driving ability, but only with your consent and for the purpose of providing driving instruction.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes anonymous information about your use of our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity. We may also collect cookies to store your preferences and track website usage. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may be affected.

How We Use Your Information:

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our driving instruction services.
• Process your payments securely.
• Send you important information about your lessons, schedule changes, and updates about DriveWise Academy.
• Send you marketing communications with your consent (you can opt out at any time).
• Analyse website usage to improve our services.
• Comply with legal requirements.

Sharing Your Information:

We will not share your personal information with any third party except in the following circumstances:

• With driving instructors or relevant third parties to provide you with driving instruction services.
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services (these providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential).
• As required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of DriveWise Academy, our employees, or others.

Your Control and Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@drivewiseacademy.com.

Security:

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to us electronically.

Changes to This Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website and services after the revised Privacy Policy is posted signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@drivewiseacademy.com.au or (02) 7229 0105.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 01 June 2024.