Privacy Policy
The Driveway Directory UK is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly in accordance with UK GDPR.
1. Who We Are
The Driveway Directory UK operates an online directory and provides related digital services, including website design and hosting for driveway and surfacing contractors across the United Kingdom.
For data protection purposes, we act as a Data Controller for information collected through this website.
Contact:
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
- Name, business name, email address and contact details submitted via forms
- Business information submitted for directory listings
- Website content provided by clients for website builds
- Payment-related information (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type and usage data
We only collect data necessary to provide our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to enquiries
- To manage directory listings
- To provide website design and hosting services
- To process payments via secure third-party providers
- To improve website functionality and performance
- To maintain security and prevent misuse
We do not sell or trade personal data.
4. Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely via third-party providers such as PayPal. We do not store full payment card details on our servers. Payment providers operate under their own privacy policies.
5. Hosting & Website Clients
For clients purchasing website design or hosting services, we may store website files, contact information and related project data required to deliver the agreed service.
Clients remain responsible for the data collected through their own websites.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data under the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate Interest – to operate and improve our services
- Contract – where services have been purchased
- Consent – where you voluntarily submit information
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for operational, contractual or legal purposes. Data no longer required is securely deleted.
8. Cookies & Analytics
We may use essential cookies for site functionality. Where analytics tools are used (such as Google Analytics), data is anonymised and used for performance monitoring only.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
To exercise these rights, contact
10. Third-Party Links
Our directory links to third-party contractor websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
