Data Protection Policy: GDPR Compliant
Purpose and Overview
Chauffeurz Premium Services Ltd (Chauffeurz) commits to protecting the privacy of our clients, drivers, and all individuals associated with our services. This policy outlines our approach to data protection in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which has been effective in the UK since May 25, 2018. This regulation remains a cornerstone of our data protection strategy post-Brexit.
Principles of Data Protection
At Chauffeurz, Data protection follows principles to ensure fairness, legality, and transparency:
- Fair and Legal Processing: Inform individuals about the collection and use of their data.
- Purpose Limitation: Collect data for specified, explicit purposes and not beyond those.
- Data Minimization: Ensure data is adequate, relevant, and limited to necessities.
- Accuracy: Keep personal data accurate and up-to-date.
- Storage Limitation: Retain personal data no longer than necessary.
- Integrity and Confidentiality: Secure personal data against unauthorized or illegal processing, loss, destruction, or damage.
Scope
This policy encompasses all personal data related to individuals – drivers, clients/customers – held by Chauffeurz.
Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process personal data based on:
- Consent: Obtained explicitly from individuals.
- Contractual Necessities: These are services between chauffeurs and individuals.
- Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws.
- Vital Interests: In emergencies, to protect someone’s life.
- Public Functions: When carrying out duties as per governmental or public requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: For operations not overridden by individual rights.
Data Collection and Use
- Personal Data Types: This includes web interaction details, account application information, service usage data, communication records, and any voluntarily provided information.
- Consent and Processing: Clear consent ensures individuals know the purpose and extent of data collection and use.
- Legitimate Interests Assessment: Conducted to balance our interests against individual rights.
Transparency and Information Provision
Upon data collection, we provide:
- Identity of Chauffeurz: and the data protection contact.
- Processing Purposes and Legal Basis: Including legitimate interests.
- Data Recipients: If data is shared externally.
- Retention Period: Or the criteria for determining it.
Marketing Communications
- We respect the right to opt out of marketing materials.
- Consent for marketing is obtained separately, clearly stating communication preferences.
Data Quality, Retention, and Security
- Quality Assurance: Data accuracy, relevance, and necessity monitoring.
- Retention Policy: Aligns with legal obligations and service requirements.
- Security Measures: Robust protections for data integrity and confidentiality.
Responsibility and Compliance
- Organizational Responsibility: Compliance is a collective responsibility, not limited to individuals.
- Designated Contact: For GDPR matters, contact us at contact@chauffeurz.london.
Policy Updates and Individual Rights
- Regular Reviews: This policy is subject to periodic updates.
- Rights of Individuals: Including access, correction, deletion, and objection to processing.
Direct Marketing and Third-Party Websites
- Explicit consent is sought for direct marketing.
- Links to third-party sites are governed by their privacy policies.
Conclusion
Chauffeurz Premium Services Ltd is dedicated to upholding our clients’ and partners’ highest data protection and privacy standards. This policy is a testament to our commitment to transparency, responsibility, and compliance with GDPR.
