Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 22, 2026
1st Gear Driving School ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when enrolling in courses, contacting us, or using our services:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Date of birth (for driver education requirements)
- Mailing address
- Parent/guardian contact information for students under 18
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we don't store card numbers)
How We Use Your Information
- Process enrollments and scheduling
- Send confirmation emails and class reminders
- Comply with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) recordkeeping requirements
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
- Improve our website and services
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share information with:
- Payment processors (Stripe) to process transactions
- Email delivery services (SMTP2GO) to send confirmations
- State agencies (TDLR, DPS) when required by law
- Legal authorities if required by subpoena or court order
Analytics & Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to track anonymous usage patterns. You can opt out via Google's opt-out browser add-on.
Children's Privacy
We collect information from students under 18 only with parental consent as part of enrollment. Parents can review or request deletion of their child's information at any time by contacting us.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secured servers, and limited staff access.
Your Rights
You can request to:
- Access the information we have about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information (subject to TDLR recordkeeping requirements)
- Opt out of marketing emails
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact us:
This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.