Driver's Edge Driver Training Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Driver’s Edge Driver Training
Effective Date: 03/06/2026
Driver’s Edge Driver Training (“Driver’s Edge,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you interact with our driving school, including enrollment, instruction, testing, communications, and use of our website.
This policy applies to students, parents or guardians, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with our services.
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1. Business Information
Driver’s Edge Driver Training
6602 144th St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Branch Location
1299 Grow Ave NW
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Website: https://driversedgeschool.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 253-549-5336
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2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide driver education, testing services, schedule services, comply with Washington State regulations, and operate our business.
A. Student and Parent Information
This may include:
• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Date of birth
• Driver license or permit number
• Parent or guardian information (for minors)
• Emergency contact information
• Enrollment and scheduling information
We do not intentionally collect Social Security numbers unless required by law for a specific purpose.
B. Training and Testing Records
We maintain records required for instruction and regulatory compliance, including:
• Lesson completion records
• Instructor notes and evaluations
• Driving performance information
• Knowledge and skills testing results
• Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) reporting records
C. Payment Information
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, including Block, Inc. (Square). We may collect:
• Billing name and address
• Payment confirmation details
• Transaction history
Driver’s Edge does not store full credit card numbers on internal systems.
D. Website and Technology Information
When visiting our website, we may collect:
• Contact form submissions
• Registration or scheduling information
• Device or browser information
• Cookies or analytics data
This information helps improve website performance and service delivery.
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3. Information from Minors (Children Under 18)
Driver’s Edge provides services primarily to teenage students, including individuals under age 18. Personal information about minors is collected with the knowledge and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Driver’s Edge does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Parents or guardians may contact our office to review, update, or request deletion of a minor’s information, subject to regulatory record-retention requirements.
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4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide driver education, driver testing, and related services
• Schedule lessons, drives, and testing appointments
• Administer Washington State Department of Licensing knowledge and skills tests
• Report required information and testing results to the Washington Department of Licensing
• Communicate with students and parents
• Process payments
• Maintain safety and training records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our programs and operations
• Provide customer support
• Send appointment reminders and service-related communications
Driver’s Edge does not sell personal information to third parties.
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5. Communications and SMS Messaging (TCPA Compliance)
Driver’s Edge may contact students and parents using:
• Email
• Phone calls
• Text messages (SMS)
By providing your mobile phone number to Driver’s Edge Driver Training, you consent to receive informational SMS messages related to services you have requested. These messages may include scheduling updates, appointment reminders, class notifications, and other service-related communications.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting our office directly.
Driver’s Edge does not send unsolicited marketing text messages without appropriate consent where required by law.
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6. Sharing of Information
Driver’s Edge may share personal information only when necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. This may include:
• Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
• Payment processing providers (Block, Inc.)
• Website and scheduling service providers (Squarespace)
• Instructors or examiners involved in providing services
• Insurance providers when required
• Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law
• Professional advisors such as legal, accounting, or IT providers
• Nonprofit or community sponsorship organizations that provide financial assistance for student enrollment. Limited information such as student name, enrollment status, or course completion may be shared to verify sponsorship eligibility.
These service providers and partners are permitted to use information only as necessary to perform services on behalf of Driver’s Edge.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Driver’s Edge does not sell or rent personal data.
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7. Vehicle Cameras and Recording Disclosure
Training vehicles may contain safety monitoring systems such as dash cameras, interior cameras, or GPS tracking systems. These systems may be used for:
• Safety monitoring
• Training review
• Insurance documentation
• Incident investigation
Washington State law requires consent from all parties when audio recording is used. Participation in driver training services may constitute acknowledgment and consent to recording where applicable.
Recordings are accessed only by authorized personnel and retained only as long as reasonably necessary for safety, legal, insurance, or operational purposes.
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8. Data Storage and Security
Driver’s Edge takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information.
Information may be stored in secure cloud systems, business computers, or paper records accessible only to authorized personnel.
While we strive to protect personal information, no system can guarantee absolute security.
________________________________________
9. Record Retention and Regulatory Compliance
Driver’s Edge is a Washington State licensed driver training school and must maintain certain student records in compliance with regulations of the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Most student records are retained for a minimum of three (3) years or longer if required by law or regulatory standards. Because of these legal obligations, certain records cannot be deleted upon request until the required retention period has expired.
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10. Data Breach Notification (Washington Law)
If a data breach occurs involving personal information as defined under Washington law, Driver’s Edge will provide notice to affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by the Washington Data Breach Notification Law.
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11. Your Privacy Rights
Individuals may request to:
• Access personal information we maintain about them
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below. For minors, requests must be made by a parent or legal guardian.
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12. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Users may configure their browser settings to decline cookies if preferred.
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13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Driver’s Edge is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
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14. Changes to This Policy
Driver’s Edge may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
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15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Driver’s Edge Driver Training
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 253-549-5336
________________________________________
By enrolling in services or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.
Driver’s Edge Driver Training
Effective Date: 03/06/2026
Driver’s Edge Driver Training (“Driver’s Edge,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you interact with our driving school, including enrollment, instruction, testing, communications, and use of our website.
This policy applies to students, parents or guardians, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with our services.
________________________________________
1. Business Information
Driver’s Edge Driver Training
6602 144th St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Branch Location
1299 Grow Ave NW
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Website: https://driversedgeschool.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 253-549-5336
________________________________________
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide driver education, testing services, schedule services, comply with Washington State regulations, and operate our business.
A. Student and Parent Information
This may include:
• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Date of birth
• Driver license or permit number
• Parent or guardian information (for minors)
• Emergency contact information
• Enrollment and scheduling information
We do not intentionally collect Social Security numbers unless required by law for a specific purpose.
B. Training and Testing Records
We maintain records required for instruction and regulatory compliance, including:
• Lesson completion records
• Instructor notes and evaluations
• Driving performance information
• Knowledge and skills testing results
• Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) reporting records
C. Payment Information
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, including Block, Inc. (Square). We may collect:
• Billing name and address
• Payment confirmation details
• Transaction history
Driver’s Edge does not store full credit card numbers on internal systems.
D. Website and Technology Information
When visiting our website, we may collect:
• Contact form submissions
• Registration or scheduling information
• Device or browser information
• Cookies or analytics data
This information helps improve website performance and service delivery.
________________________________________
3. Information from Minors (Children Under 18)
Driver’s Edge provides services primarily to teenage students, including individuals under age 18. Personal information about minors is collected with the knowledge and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Driver’s Edge does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Parents or guardians may contact our office to review, update, or request deletion of a minor’s information, subject to regulatory record-retention requirements.
________________________________________
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide driver education, driver testing, and related services
• Schedule lessons, drives, and testing appointments
• Administer Washington State Department of Licensing knowledge and skills tests
• Report required information and testing results to the Washington Department of Licensing
• Communicate with students and parents
• Process payments
• Maintain safety and training records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our programs and operations
• Provide customer support
• Send appointment reminders and service-related communications
Driver’s Edge does not sell personal information to third parties.
________________________________________
5. Communications and SMS Messaging (TCPA Compliance)
Driver’s Edge may contact students and parents using:
• Phone calls
• Text messages (SMS)
By providing your mobile phone number to Driver’s Edge Driver Training, you consent to receive informational SMS messages related to services you have requested. These messages may include scheduling updates, appointment reminders, class notifications, and other service-related communications.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message or by contacting our office directly.
Driver’s Edge does not send unsolicited marketing text messages without appropriate consent where required by law.
________________________________________
6. Sharing of Information
Driver’s Edge may share personal information only when necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. This may include:
• Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
• Payment processing providers (Block, Inc.)
• Website and scheduling service providers (Squarespace)
• Instructors or examiners involved in providing services
• Insurance providers when required
• Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law
• Professional advisors such as legal, accounting, or IT providers
• Nonprofit or community sponsorship organizations that provide financial assistance for student enrollment. Limited information such as student name, enrollment status, or course completion may be shared to verify sponsorship eligibility.
These service providers and partners are permitted to use information only as necessary to perform services on behalf of Driver’s Edge.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Driver’s Edge does not sell or rent personal data.
________________________________________
7. Vehicle Cameras and Recording Disclosure
Training vehicles may contain safety monitoring systems such as dash cameras, interior cameras, or GPS tracking systems. These systems may be used for:
• Safety monitoring
• Training review
• Insurance documentation
• Incident investigation
Washington State law requires consent from all parties when audio recording is used. Participation in driver training services may constitute acknowledgment and consent to recording where applicable.
Recordings are accessed only by authorized personnel and retained only as long as reasonably necessary for safety, legal, insurance, or operational purposes.
________________________________________
8. Data Storage and Security
Driver’s Edge takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information.
Information may be stored in secure cloud systems, business computers, or paper records accessible only to authorized personnel.
While we strive to protect personal information, no system can guarantee absolute security.
________________________________________
9. Record Retention and Regulatory Compliance
Driver’s Edge is a Washington State licensed driver training school and must maintain certain student records in compliance with regulations of the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Most student records are retained for a minimum of three (3) years or longer if required by law or regulatory standards. Because of these legal obligations, certain records cannot be deleted upon request until the required retention period has expired.
________________________________________
10. Data Breach Notification (Washington Law)
If a data breach occurs involving personal information as defined under Washington law, Driver’s Edge will provide notice to affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by the Washington Data Breach Notification Law.
________________________________________
11. Your Privacy Rights
Individuals may request to:
• Access personal information we maintain about them
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below. For minors, requests must be made by a parent or legal guardian.
________________________________________
12. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Users may configure their browser settings to decline cookies if preferred.
________________________________________
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Driver’s Edge is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
________________________________________
14. Changes to This Policy
Driver’s Edge may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
________________________________________
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Driver’s Edge Driver Training
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 253-549-5336
________________________________________
By enrolling in services or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.