Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Ashford Premier Taxi

Effective Date: 15/09/2025

1. Introduction

Ashford Premier Taxi, registered in England and Wales, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers' personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully. By using our services (including website, mobile app, phone bookings, and in-person services), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Who We Are

Company Name: Ashford Premier Taxi

Registered Address: Unit 11, Henwood Business Center, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH

Email: info@ashfordpremiertaxi.co.uk

Phone: 01233 666 666

3. What Information We Collect

Identity Information

Name, title, date of birth (if applicable)

Contact Information

Phone number, email address, billing address

Journey Information

Pick-up and drop-off addresses, dates and times of bookings, travel preferences

Payment Details

Card information (processed via secure third-party payment providers – not stored by us)

Account Information

Login details, booking history, communication preferences

Technical Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, device type (when using website or app)

Call Recording

For quality assurance, training, and dispute resolution, we may record incoming and outgoing calls.

4. How We Use Your Information

To manage and fulfil your taxi bookings
To provide customer support and respond to enquiries
To process payments securely
To maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations
To send booking confirmations and service updates
To improve our services, app, and website functionality
To send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Contractual Necessity

to provide the transport services you request

Legal Obligation

to comply with tax, licensing, or law enforcement requirements

Legitimate Interests

to manage and improve our business operations

Consent

where you have opted in to receive marketing or promotional content

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

Licensed drivers working on behalf of Ashford Premier Taxi (only necessary journey details)
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, Sumup) – for secure transactions
IT and software providers supporting our systems
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, when legally required

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Booking records

Retained for 6 years (for tax and regulatory compliance)

Marketing Preferences

Retained until you opt out

Inactive Customer Accounts

Deleted after 24 months of inactivity, unless legally required to keep data

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)

Object to or restrict the processing of your data

Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing)

Request data portability (in certain circumstances)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@ashfordpremiertaxi.co.uk

9. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Data encryption (where applicable)

Restricted access controls

Secure payment gateways

Regular system updates and security checks

10. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. You can choose to accept or refuse cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. International Data Transfers

All data is primarily stored within the UK or EEA. If we transfer data outside of these areas (e.g., for cloud storage), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information under UK data protection law.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top.

Contact Us

Data Protection Officer

Ashford Premier Taxi

Email: info@ashfordpremiertaxi.co.uk

Tel: 01233 666 666