Effective Date: 30/06/2025
Last Updated: 30/06/2025
1. Who We Are
We are The Vehicle Training Specialists (“we”, “our”, or “us”), a UK-based training provider offering MOT and automotive industry courses. We are committed to protecting your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name, address, and contact details
- Employment and qualification details
- Payment and billing information
- Training records and assessment results
- Website usage data via cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
3. Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data to:
- Register you for training courses
- Deliver learning materials and support services
- Issue qualifications or certificates
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. DVSA, IMI)
- Communicate course updates, offers, and newsletters (only with your consent)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity (to deliver your training)
- Legal obligation (e.g., reporting qualifications)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., to improve our services)
- Consent (for marketing and cookies)
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Awarding bodies (DVSA, IMI)
- Course trainers or assessors
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- IT support and hosting providers
- Marketing services (only where consent is given)
We never sell your personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described, or to comply with legal and accreditation requirements.
7. Your Data Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights to:
- Access your data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
8. Contact Us
For data queries or to exercise your rights:
The Vehicle Training Specialists
📧 Email: info@thevts.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01279 358899
📍 Address: Unit 29, Stort Mill Industrial Estate, Harlow Essex CM20 2SN
🔗 ICO Website: https://www.ico.org.uk