Effective Date: April 29, 2025
Last Updated: April 29, 2025
Thank you for choosing iDriveK53, your trusted platform for booking driving lessons. At iDriveK53, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our mobile application and related services.
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
When you create an account or book a lesson, we may collect:
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Physical Address
Date of Birth
Profile Photo
ID/Driver's License (if required for verification)
To schedule lessons and process payments:
Selected driving packages
Booking dates and times
Transaction history
Payment card details (processed via secure third-party gateways)
With your consent, we collect:
GPS location to match you with nearby instructors
Real-time tracking during scheduled lessons (if enabled)
To improve app performance and security:
Device type, OS version, and unique device identifiers
IP address
App usage logs and crash reports
Your data is used for the following purposes:
Account management: To register and authenticate users
Lesson booking: To schedule, modify, or cancel driving lessons
Communication: To send notifications, reminders, and support messages
Payments: To process secure payments via trusted payment processors
Safety and compliance: To verify identities and prevent fraud
App improvements: To personalize user experience and resolve issues
Marketing (optional): To send you promotional materials, only with your consent
We process your personal data based on the following:
Consent: When you provide it explicitly (e.g., for marketing or GPS tracking)
Contractual necessity: For bookings, transactions, and support
Legal obligations: To comply with South African laws (POPIA) and international data protection laws
Legitimate interest: To improve our services, ensure safety, and detect fraud
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with:
Driving Instructors: To fulfill your booked lessons
Payment Processors: Such as Paystack or Flutterwave (PCI-compliant)
Cloud Services: For secure data storage (e.g., Firebase, Supabase)
Service Providers: Who help us maintain and improve the app
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
All third-party service providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
We retain your information:
As long as your account is active
For as long as necessary to fulfill legal or business obligations
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time
Under POPIA and applicable international laws (like GDPR), you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of incorrect or outdated information
Request deletion of your data
Object to data processing or limit how your data is used
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for marketing or location tracking)
Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at @idrivek53@gmail.com.
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:
End-to-end encryption (TLS/SSL)
Secure cloud storage with role-based access control
Regular security audits
2FA and biometric logins (if available on your device)
Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. We encourage users to protect their login credentials and report any suspicious activity immediately.
iDriveK53 is not intended for users under the age of 16 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without proper authorization. If we learn that we have collected such data inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.
Your data may be processed or stored in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable laws and include appropriate safeguards.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. You will be notified of any material changes via email or app notification. The latest version will always be available within the app and on our website.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
📧 Email: privacy@idrivek53@gmail.com
By using the iDriveK53 app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.