Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Driving Hero Academy ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate drivinghero.ca and drivinghero.com
(collectively, the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our
Website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this
privacy policy, please do not access the Website.
Contact Information:
Driving Hero Academy
Email: contact@drivinghero.ca
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
•
Register for our online defensive driving programs
•
Complete assessments (Driving Coach Readiness Assessment or Experienced Driver Risk Assessment)
•
Submit inquiries through our contact form
•
Subscribe to our marketing communications
•
Make a purchase
The personal information we collect may include:
•
Name
•
Email address
•
Phone number
•
Mailing address
•
Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
•
Assessment responses and results
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity
through:
•
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic, user behavior, and demographics. This
includes information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and
time spent on pages.
•
Cookies: Our Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through
your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
•
Deliver our services: Provide access to our online defensive driving programs and deliver assessment results
•
Process transactions: Handle payments and fulfill orders through PayPal
•
Communicate with you: Send program information, assessment results, updates, and respond to inquiries
•
Marketing: Send occasional marketing emails about our programs and services (with your consent)
•
Improve our services: Analyse website usage to enhance user experience and develop new content
•
Comply with legal obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements
How We Share Your Information
We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and
delivering our services:
•
Score App: Administers and processes our assessments
•
Jotform: Processes contact form submissions
•
AuthPro: Manages paywall and access control services
•
Google Analytics: Tracks and analyses website traffic
•
Vimeo: Hosts and delivers video educational content
•
PayPal: Processes payment transactions securely
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and handle your data according to their terms. We
encourage you to review their privacy policies:
•
Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
•
Score App Privacy Policy: https://scoreapp.com/privacy-policy
•
Jotform Privacy Policy: https://www.jotform.com/privacy/
•
AuthPro Privacy Policy: [Insert if available]
•
Vimeo Privacy Policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy
•
PayPal Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may also disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with legal
proceedings.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as you maintain an account with us, consent to receive
communications, or as required by law. If you wish to delete your account or request that we no longer use your
information, please contact us at privacy@drivinghero.ca.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
General Rights
•
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
•
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
•
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
•
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by
contacting us
Additional Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:
•
Right to data portability
•
Right to restrict processing
•
Right to object to processing
•
Right to withdraw consent
•
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
•
Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
•
Request deletion of your personal information
•
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
•
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@drivinghero.ca.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults and teens with parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13,
please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We
primarily serve users in North America, but our third-party service providers may process data in various locations.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information
from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the
internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Payment information is processed securely through PayPal and is not stored on our servers.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of
these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or
regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
Privacy Policy | Terms
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Driving Hero Academy
("we," "us," or "our"). We operate
drivinghero.ca and drivinghero.com
(collectively, the "Website"). We are
committed to protecting your
personal information and your right
to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, disclose, and safeguard
your information when you visit our
Website and use our services. Please
read this privacy policy carefully. If
you do not agree with the terms of
this privacy policy, please do not
access the Website.
Contact Information:
Driving Hero Academy
Email: contact@drivinghero.ca
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that
you voluntarily provide to us when
you:
•
Register for our online defensive
driving programs
•
Complete assessments (Driving
Coach Readiness Assessment or
Experienced Driver Risk
Assessment)
•
Submit inquiries through our
contact form
•
Subscribe to our marketing
communications
•
Make a purchase
The personal information we collect
may include:
•
Name
•
Email address
•
Phone number
•
Mailing address
•
Payment information (processed
securely through PayPal)
•
Assessment responses and results
Information Automatically
Collected
When you visit our Website, we
automatically collect certain
information about your device and
browsing activity through:
•
Google Analytics: We use Google
Analytics to track website traffic,
user behavior, and demographics.
This includes information such as
your IP address, browser type,
operating system, referring URLs,
pages viewed, and time spent on
pages.
•
Cookies: Our Website uses cookies
to enhance your experience. You
can control cookie preferences
through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
•
Deliver our services: Provide
access to our online defensive
driving programs and deliver
assessment results
•
Process transactions: Handle
payments and fulfill orders
through PayPal
•
Communicate with you: Send
program information, assessment
results, updates, and respond to
inquiries
•
Marketing: Send occasional
marketing emails about our
programs and services (with your
consent)
•
Improve our services: Analyse
website usage to enhance user
experience and develop new
content
•
Comply with legal obligations:
Meet legal and regulatory
requirements
How We Share Your Information
We share your information with
trusted third-party service providers
who assist us in operating our
Website and delivering our services:
•
Score App: Administers and
processes our assessments
•
Jotform: Processes contact form
submissions
•
AuthPro: Manages paywall and
access control services
•
Google Analytics: Tracks and
analyses website traffic
•
Vimeo: Hosts and delivers video
educational content
•
PayPal: Processes payment
transactions securely
These third-party services have their
own privacy policies and handle your
data according to their terms. We
encourage you to review their privacy
policies:
•
Google Analytics Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privac
y
•
Score App Privacy Policy:
https://scoreapp.com/privacy-
policy
•
Jotform Privacy Policy:
https://www.jotform.com/privacy/
•
AuthPro Privacy Policy: [Insert if
available]
•
Vimeo Privacy Policy:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
•
PayPal Privacy Policy:
https://www.paypal.com/privacy
We do not sell, rent, or trade your
personal information to third parties
for their marketing purposes.
We may also disclose your
information when required by law, to
protect our rights, or to comply with
legal proceedings.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information
for as long as you maintain an
account with us, consent to receive
communications, or as required by
law. If you wish to delete your
account or request that we no longer
use your information, please contact
us at privacy@drivinghero.ca.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may
have certain rights regarding your
personal information:
General Rights
•
Access: Request a copy of the
personal information we hold
about you
•
Correction: Request correction of
inaccurate or incomplete
information
•
Deletion: Request deletion of your
personal information
•
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from
marketing emails at any time
using the unsubscribe link in our
emails or by contacting us
Additional Rights for EU Residents
(GDPR)
If you are located in the European
Economic Area, you have additional
rights including:
•
Right to data portability
•
Right to restrict processing
•
Right to object to processing
•
Right to withdraw consent
•
Right to lodge a complaint with a
supervisory authority
Additional Rights for California
Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you
have the right to:
•
Know what personal information
is collected, used, shared, or sold
•
Request deletion of your personal
information
•
Opt-out of the sale of personal
information (note: we do not sell
personal information)
•
Non-discrimination for exercising
your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please
contact us at privacy@drivinghero.ca.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults
and teens with parental consent. We
do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13
years of age. If you believe we have
collected information from a child
under 13, please contact us
immediately, and we will take steps to
delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred
to and processed in countries other
than your country of residence. We
primarily serve users in North
America, but our third-party service
providers may process data in various
locations. By using our services, you
consent to the transfer of your
information to these locations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical
and organizational security measures
to protect your personal information
from unauthorized access, disclosure,
alteration, or destruction. However,
no method of transmission over the
internet or electronic storage is 100%
secure, and we cannot guarantee
absolute security.
Payment information is processed
securely through PayPal and is not
stored on our servers.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to
third-party websites. We are not
responsible for the privacy practices
or content of these external sites. We
encourage you to review the privacy
policies of any third-party sites you
visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy
from time to time to reflect changes
in our practices or for legal,
operational, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of any material
changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our
Website with a new "Last Updated"
date
Sending an email notification to the
address associated with your account
We encourage you to review this
Privacy Policy periodically to stay
informed about how we protect your
information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or
requests regarding this Privacy Policy
or our data practices, please contact
us.