PRIVACY POLICY

At The Cooperative Driver School™ LLC ("The Cooperative Driver School," "we," "our," or "us"), we value the trust our students and their families place in us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Depending on the services you request, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Student name

  • Parent or guardian name (when applicable)

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Date of birth

  • Driver license or learner license information

  • Emergency contact information

  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment providers)

  • Lesson scheduling information

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Website usage statistics through analytics tools

This information helps us improve our website and better serve our visitors.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule driving lessons

  • Communicate with students and parents

  • Provide driving instruction

  • Process payments

  • Maintain required student records

  • Respond to questions and customer service requests

  • Improve our services and website

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services.

Payment Information

Payments made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors.

The Cooperative Driver School does not store complete credit card numbers or payment credentials on our servers.

Please refer to the privacy policies of the applicable payment processor for additional information about how payment information is handled.

Scheduling Services

Online lesson scheduling may be provided through third-party scheduling software.

Information you provide during scheduling is used solely for managing appointments, communicating with you about your lessons, and providing requested services.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Remember visitor preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Measure website performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, we strive to protect your information using industry-standard practices.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

  • Process payments

  • Schedule appointments

  • Provide requested services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect the safety, rights, or property of our students, employees, or business

We require service providers to protect information consistent with applicable law.

Student Records

Certain student records may be maintained as required by Texas law and applicable regulatory agencies.

These records are retained only for the period required by law or legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

Because many of our students are minors, parents or legal guardians may provide personal information on their behalf.

We collect information about minors only as necessary to provide driving instruction and comply with applicable legal requirements.

Your Choices

You may request to:

  • Review your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Update contact information

  • Ask questions about how your information is used

Some information may need to be retained to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by others.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Cooperative Driver School™ LLC

Serving Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, and Fulshear, Texas

Email: info@cooperativedriverschool.com

Phone: (281) 906-0696

Website: www.cooperativedriverschool.com

Our Privacy Commitment

At The Cooperative Driver School, trust is the foundation of every lesson we teach. We are committed to treating your personal information with the same care, respect, and responsibility that we expect our students to demonstrate behind the wheel.

Competence. Confidence. Cooperation. Character.

Those values guide not only how we teach—but also how we serve every student and family.