Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [01-01-2018]

A Plus Driving School LLC ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.aPlusDrivingSchool.org), enroll in our driving programs, or participate in any of our driving instruction sessions.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal information depending on how you interact with us, such as:

• Student’s full name and date of birth
• Parent or guardian name (if under 18)
• Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Level 1 Driver’s License or permit number (if applicable)
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through Stripe or PayPal)
• Preferred class times and availability
• Medical or accessibility information shared voluntarily (e.g., vision, medication, or physical limitations)
• Vehicle usage details during training sessions
• Driving session logs and instructor notes

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To register and enroll you in our classroom and behind-the-wheel driving courses
• To assign you to certified driving instructors
• To track student progress, attendance, and driving performance
• To send class reminders, schedules, rescheduling notices, and certification status
• To contact emergency contacts in case of incidents
• To comply with state licensing and reporting requirements
• To securely process tuition payments and provide receipts
• To improve the safety, quality, and performance of our services

3. In-Car Driving Sessions and Instructor Interactions

When students participate in driving sessions using our school vehicles, instructors are present at all times to supervise and provide real-time instruction. These sessions are a required part of our training and may include recordkeeping such as:

• Dates and duration of behind-the-wheel sessions
• Instructor evaluations of student driving skills
• Location data (for insurance and safety purposes)
• Vehicle usage logs and mileage records

All instructors are certified and trained to maintain professional, safe, and respectful conduct during all lessons. We do not record audio or video during driving sessions unless legally required or authorized in writing.

4. How We Share Your Information

Your personal information may be shared only as necessary, including:

• With state agencies like the Michigan Department of State, for certification or record reporting
• With payment processors like Stripe and PayPal (we do not store your card details)
• With legal authorities, when required by law or in response to a subpoena or court order
• With our instructors and staff solely for training, scheduling, or safety purposes

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for educational, legal, and administrative purposes. Most records are retained for a minimum of 3 years or as required by the Michigan Department of State.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and password protection. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website does not use cookies, tracking scripts, or third-party analytics tools. We do not collect browsing behavior or serve targeted ads.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 without parental or legal guardian consent. If we learn that we have received information from a child without proper consent, we will delete that information immediately.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request updates or corrections to your information
• Request deletion of your data, where allowed by law
• Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 info@aPlusDrivingSchool.org
📞 (866) 611-3552
📬 A Plus Driving School LLC, [2500 Packard Street, Suite 200 Ann Arbor, MI 48104]