Last Updated: August 28, 2024
Who we are
Young Car Driver is a trading name of Autedia Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 08775069). Our registered office is 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London W1W 7LT. Our registered office is for correspondence only — we don’t offer in-person appointments.
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Firm Reference Number 948436. Autedia is also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), registration number ZA148079.
Why this matters
We’re committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently, in line with the UK GDPR and other relevant laws.
What this policy covers
- What personal information we collect
- How we collect and use it
- When we share it (and why)
- Your rights and how to exercise them
By using our site, signing up for our newsletter, or clicking through to our partners, you agree to this policy.
1. What information we collect
- Your contact details — name, email address
- Browsing data — IP address, device type, browser type, cookies
- Any information you submit via our newsletter signup or contact forms
We do not collect financial data directly. If you apply for a product through one of our partners, your data is submitted directly to them, not to us.
2. How we collect your information
- Use our newsletter signup form
- Contact us by email or social media
- Browse our site (via cookies and analytics tools)
We do not operate phone support.
3. How we use your information
- Respond to your enquiry or send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)
- Monitor site performance and improve our service
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
This includes complying with:
- UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
- PECR for marketing and cookies
- FCA rules on financial promotions and transparency
- ICO guidance on data protection
If you click through to a partner like Quotezone or CarFinance 247, any information you submit will go directly to them — not to us. They will be responsible for processing your data in line with their own privacy policies.
When you click a button to compare quotes or apply for finance, you will be redirected to our partner’s secure site. They will process your data independently.
4. You give clear consent
We never sell your data. We only share it when:
- You give clear consent (e.g. submitting a form)
- Required by law
If you click through to a partner and submit your details on their quote form, that data goes directly to them — not to us.
5. How we store your data
We store your data securely using encrypted servers and follow industry best practices. Only authorised staff have access, and only for legitimate purposes.
We use MailerLite to manage our newsletter emails. Any data stored there is handled securely and subject to their privacy protections.
Some data may be processed outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Cookies and analytics
- Understand how our site is used
- Improve speed and functionality
- Measure the performance of campaigns
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Read our Cookie Policy for full details.
7. Marketing preferences
You’ll only hear from us by email if you’ve opted in to our newsletter. This may include occasional updates related to driving, insurance, or finance.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting us at team@youngcardriver.com.
We do not:
- Send marketing emails for unrelated services or partners
- Share your personal information with third parties for marketing
8. Your rights
You have rights under data protection law, including the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Withdraw consent
- Object to certain uses
- Complain to the ICO if you’re unhappy with how we’ve handled your data (ico.org.uk)
To exercise your rights, email team@youngcardriver.com.
9. Updates to this policy
We review and update this policy regularly. The date at the top shows the most recent version.
For any questions, contact us at team@youngcardriver.com.