Privacy Policy

Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how HGV Truck Drivers (“we”, “us”) processes personal data when you visit hgvtruckdrivers.uk, create an account, use timesheet tools, or contact us.

Controller contact for privacy questions: contact@hgvtruckdrivers.uk. Location: United Kingdom.

What this site does

We publish educational content for professional HGV drivers (news, locations, parkings and related resources) and provide optional account features such as a timesheet area after registration and email verification.

Data we collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may process:

• Account data — name, email address, password (stored hashed), and profile details you choose to provide.
• Contact form data — name, email, subject and message content.
• Timesheet / tool data — shift and related records you enter while signed in.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and basic server logs needed for security and reliability.
• Preference data — language choice (EN/RO) and session information required to keep you signed in.

Why we process data (lawful bases)

We process personal data to:

• Provide and secure the website and your account (contract / legitimate interests).
• Respond to contact messages (legitimate interests / steps at your request).
• Operate timesheet and related logged-in features you choose to use (contract).
• Meet legal obligations where applicable (legal obligation).
• Protect the service against abuse, spam and security incidents (legitimate interests).

Cookies and similar technologies

We use essential cookies and similar storage for session, security (including CSRF protection), and language preference. See our Cookie Policy for details. We do not currently run third-party advertising cookies on this site.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with infrastructure providers that host the website, email delivery, or security services, only as needed to run the service, and with authorities if required by law.

International transfers

If a provider processes data in another country, we take steps appropriate to the transfer (for example contractual protections) where required.

Retention

We keep account data while your account remains active and for a reasonable period afterwards if needed for security, dispute handling or legal requirements. Contact messages are kept as long as needed to handle your request and for basic records. Server logs are retained for a limited operational period.

Your rights

Under applicable data protection law, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to certain processing, and to data portability where applicable. You may also complain to your local data protection authority.

To exercise rights, email contact@hgvtruckdrivers.uk from the address linked to your account where relevant.

Children

This site is intended for professional adult drivers and related users. It is not directed at children.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update means you should review the revised policy.