Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Last Updated: May 22, 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
Tally Forms: Processes contact form submissions
AuthPro: Manages paywall and access control services
Zcal: Manages appointment scheduling
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
Tally Forms Privacy Policy: https://tally.so/help/privacy-policy
AuthPro Privacy Policy: https://authpro.com/policy.shtml
Zcal Privacy Policy: https://zcal.co/privacy
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 contact@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.