Privacy policy
Last updated: 9 November 2026
This policy explains what Lantern Driving School does with the details you give us when you fill in our enquiry form, call us or message us. We keep it simple: we only use your details to arrange driving lessons with you.
Who we are
Lantern Driving School is a driving school based in North East London, with Lantern instructors across London. If you have any questions about your details, you can call or WhatsApp us on 07715 285693 or email info@lanterndrivingschool.co.uk.
What we collect
When you send an enquiry, we collect:
- your name, mobile number, postcode and, if you give it, your email address
- whether you want manual or automatic lessons, and any instructor preference
- how much driving experience you have
- whether you have a test booked, and the test centre and date if you tell us
- the days and times you're available
- anything you choose to write in your message
Why we use it
We use your details to contact you about your enquiry, match you with a suitable instructor, and arrange and plan your lessons. We use them because you've asked us to get in touch about lessons, and we need them to provide the lessons you've asked for. We don't sell your details, and we don't use them for marketing unless you ask us to keep you updated.
Who we share it with
- Lantern instructors. Our instructors are self-employed. We share the details on your enquiry with the Lantern instructor who covers your area, so they can contact you and arrange your lessons.
- Our website host. Our website and enquiry form are run by Netlify, which stores the enquiries you send through the form on our behalf.
- Messaging apps. If you contact us by WhatsApp or text, those messages are handled by those services as well.
We'll only share your details with anyone else if the law requires us to.
How long we keep it
If you don't go on to book lessons with us, we'll delete your enquiry within 12 months. If you become a pupil, we keep the details we need for as long as you're learning with us, and for a short time afterwards in case of any questions.
Your rights
You can ask us at any time to:
- tell you what details we hold about you and send you a copy
- correct anything that's wrong
- delete your details
- stop using your details for a particular purpose
Just call or WhatsApp us on 07715 285693, or email info@lanterndrivingschool.co.uk. We'll reply within one month.
Complaints
If you're unhappy with how we've handled your details, please tell us first so we can put it right. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.
Photos on our website
Photos of learners on our website are only used with their permission. If you appear in one and would like it removed, get in touch and we'll take it down.