Background

Privacy Policy

Drivaq (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the Drivaq website.

Who We Are

Drivaq operates an online platform that connects customers with independent vehicle recovery drivers.

Website: www.drivaq.com

Contact email: info@drivaq.com

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Customers:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Vehicle details
  • Location (pickup and drop-off)
  • Job request information

Drivers:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Area / postcode
  • Vehicle type and recovery capability
  • Self-declared insurance and licensing information

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Usage data (pages visited, actions taken)

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide access to the Drivaq platform
  • Match customers with suitable recovery drivers
  • Communicate job updates and notifications
  • Improve platform performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity (to operate the platform)
  • Legitimate interests (platform improvement and security)
  • Legal obligations (where applicable)
  • Consent (for marketing communications)

Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

  • Drivers or customers (to complete a job)
  • Service providers (hosting, email, analytics, payments)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

We never share more data than necessary.

Data Storage & Security

  • Data is stored securely using industry-standard safeguards
  • Access is restricted to authorised personnel only
  • We retain data only as long as necessary for platform use or legal obligations

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@drivaq.com

Third-Party Services

Drivaq uses third-party services such as:

  • Google Maps (location services)
  • Analytics tools
  • Payment providers

These services process data under their own privacy policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at:

Email: info@drivaq.com