PRIVACY POLICY (Updated 2026)

PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

SIA “Autoskola GoDrive” (Reg. No. 50003105341) is responsible for the security of your data. We process your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the legislation of the Republic of Latvia. All employees and service providers who have access to your data are formally bound by confidentiality obligations.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Obligations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)): To register students, provide driving lessons, and fulfill our agreement with you.
  • Legal Obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)): To comply with the regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and accounting laws.
  • Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): To ensure security, prevent fraud, and protect our legal rights.

DATA WE COLLECT

To ensure successful cooperation and compliance with CSDD requirements, we collect: name, surname, personal identification number (ID code), ID card or passport number, address of residence, telephone number, e-mail address, and payment details. We do not keep originals or copies of medical certificates; the validity of a certificate is checked only in state registers (CSDD e-services).

ACCESS AND RECIPIENTS OF YOUR DATA

Access to your personal data is limited to authorized employees (Administrator, Accountant, Management) who need it to perform their duties. To provide our services, we transfer data to authorized partners:

  • State Authorities: Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) for registration and exam processing.
  • Service Providers: Online training platform eDrive (SIA “NSNC”) and first aid course providers (SIA “PPA”).
  • IT Infrastructure: Microsoft 365 (Forms, OneDrive, Excel) for secure data storage within the EU.
    We do not sell your data or share it with unauthorized third parties.

REVIEWS AND COMMENTS

On instructor pages at instruktors.godrive.lv you can leave a review. For this we process your name, e-mail address and the text of your review (legal basis: your consent, GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). Your name and review text may be published on the website; your e-mail address is not published. You may withdraw consent and request deletion of your review by writing to the e-mail address below.

DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law. After the period expires the data is permanently deleted:

  • Enquiries/registration forms: up to 6 months if no training agreement is concluded.
  • Active learner data: end of course + 1 month.
  • Training archive: 1 year after the end of the course (for handling reviews and complaints).
  • Training agreements and related financial documents (invoices): 5 years after completion or termination of training (Law “On Accounting” and CSDD requirements).
  • Financial and accounting documents: 5 years after the end of the financial year.
  • Contracts with partners: 5 years after the end of the contract.
  • Theoretical training platform eDrive: until training is completed or 1 year from registration with CSDD.
  • Reviews and comments: while the review is published on the instructor’s page, but no longer than 5 years; earlier on your request.
  • Cookies: for the periods stated in the website’s cookie notice.

DATA SECURITY

Your data is protected by modern technical and organizational means, including encrypted storage and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Data is stored exclusively within the borders of the European Union.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  1. Access your personal data and receive a copy.
  2. Request rectification of inaccurate data.
  3. Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”), unless we are legally obligated to keep it.
  4. Object to or restrict processing.
  5. Lodge a complaint with the Data State Inspectorate (DVI), Elijas iela 17, Riga, LV-1050.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions regarding your data protection, please contact us:
SIA “Autoskola GoDrive”
Email: info@godrive.lv
Phone: +371 22464636
Registered address: Rīga, Ģertrūdes iela 33/35 – 11, LV-1011.