Privacy Policy
Leo Taxis Taunton
Leo Taxis Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 5 January 2026
Leo Taxis (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use leotaxis.co.uk or book our Taunton Taxi Services.
1. Data Controller Details
Leo Taxis
3 Waterford Close
Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6UN
United Kingdom
Main Contact: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: Leo Taxis (small business exemption applies)
ICO Registration:ZC074970
2. Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Provide (Bookings)
Full name and contact phone number
Email address (optional)
Pickup and drop-off addresses
Date, time, and passenger numbers
Flight numbers (airport transfers)
Special requirements (child seats, luggage)
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent
Google Analytics data (requires consent)
Cookie preferences (see Cookie Policy)
Legal Basis:
Art 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contract performance (bookings)
Art 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent (analytics/cookies)
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
Process and confirm your taxi bookings
Calculate routes, fares, and ETAs
Send booking confirmations via SMS/email
Track flights for airport transfers
Provide customer service and handle complaints
Improve website functionality (Google Analytics)
Comply with Taunton Deane licensing requirements
Prevent fraud and abuse of service
4. Data Retention Periods
Booking records: 12 months (disputes/fraud prevention)
Customer communications: 3 years (legal requirement)
Google Analytics data: 26 months (Google standard)
Cookie consent records: 12 months
Automatically deleted unless legally required longer
5. Who We Share Data With
5.1 Service Providers (Data Processors)
Google Analytics & Google Maps (anonymised IP, DPA signed)
SMS confirmation service (delivery only)
Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal – PCI compliant)
Cloud booking system (EU servers only)
5.2 Legal Disclosures
Taunton Deane Borough Council (licensing)
Police authorities (crime prevention)
Courts (legal orders/subpoenas)
No data sold or shared for marketing purposes.
6. International Data Transfers
No personal data is transferred outside the UK/EEA.
All processors use UK or EU-based servers with equivalent data protection.
7. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following legal rights regarding your personal data:
RIGHT OF ACCESS – Request copy of your data
RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION – Correct inaccurate information
RIGHT TO ERASURE – Delete completed booking records
RIGHT TO OBJECT – Stop non-essential processing
RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY – Receive data in standard format
RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROCESSING – Pause during disputes
RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CONSENT – Analytics/cookies anytime
How to exercise your rights: Email [email protected]
Response time: Within 1 month (extendable to 3 months for complex requests)
8. Data Security Measures
SSL encryption (https://leotaxis.co.uk)
Secure payment gateways (no card details stored)
Password protected WordPress admin
Regular security updates and patches
Access controls for staff
Encrypted backups
GDPR training for team
9. Automated Decision Making
We do not use fully automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects booking decisions.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
11. Third Party Websites
Links to Google Maps, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. have their own privacy policies. Leo Taxis is not responsible for their data practices.
12. Cookies
We use cookies for website functionality and analytics. See our Cookie Policy (footer link) for details and management options.
13. Complaints Procedure
Step 1: Contact us at [email protected]
Step 2 (if unsatisfied): Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Email: [email protected]
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date. Please check regularly.
Effective Date: 5 January 2026
Contact: [email protected]
