Privacy Policy for Horizon Minicab

At Horizon Minicab, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a booking, or use our minicab and airport transfer services.

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details

  • Travel details (pickup location, destination, date & time)

Booking & Service Information

  • Vehicle preferences

  • Special requests (e.g. child seats, accessibility needs)

Technical & Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Cookies and usage data for analytics and performance monitoring

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

  • To process bookings and manage taxi or airport transfer services

  • To communicate with you, including confirmations, updates, and service-related messages

  • To improve our services and website experience through analytics

  • To meet legal and regulatory obligations, including accounting and compliance requirements

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide booked services

  • Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business while respecting your rights

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

4. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data only when necessary, including with:

  • Payment service providers for secure transaction processing

  • Service partners or drivers to complete your journey

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, tax, and accounting requirements. Once no longer required, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access your data

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten), subject to legal requirements

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing, including direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including secure servers, encryption, and restricted access protocols.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze user behavior

  • Enhance user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

9. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to maintain GDPR-level protection.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Horizon Minicab
 Email: info@horizonminicab.com
 Phone:  +442080504898
 Address: 113 Rugby Rd, London, Dagenham RM9 4AH, United Kingdom