Last Updated: January 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how DrivingInstructorCA.com (“Driving Instructor California,” “DrivingInstructorCA.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors and users (“you” or “your”) when you use our website, practice tests, and related services (collectively, the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should stop using the Website.
DrivingInstructorCA.com is an online educational platform focused on California driving knowledge and exam preparation. The Website is operated for the benefit of DrivingInstructorCA.com, and certain payment and operational functions are handled by our parent company, Three Orcas Digital Marketing Services (“Three Orcas”).
This Privacy Policy applies to:
visitors who browse the Website,
users who take free or Premium practice tests,
driving instructors and driving schools who request to be listed, and
people who contact us through forms or email.
It does not apply to third-party websites, apps, or services you visit or use through external links.
We collect information in three main ways:
You may choose to provide information when you:
create or manage an account (including Premium access),
use our practice tests and save progress,
request to be listed as a driving instructor or driving school,
submit a contact form or support request,
sign up for newsletters or updates, or
participate in surveys or feedback forms.
Depending on what you do, this information may include:
name,
email address,
city or general location,
phone number (if you choose to provide it),
information about your driving school or instructor services (for listings),
account login information (such as username and password hash),
any other details you decide to submit in free-text fields.
If you purchase Premium access or a paid listing, payment details (such as card numbers) are processed by Three Orcas’ third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card numbers on the Website.
When you use the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
IP address,
browser type and version,
device type and operating system,
pages viewed and time spent on pages,
referring/exit pages and clicked links,
general location based on IP (city/region level, not precise GPS).
This information is typically collected using cookies, pixels, scripts, and similar technologies for analytics and security.
If you arrive at our Website through a referral, ad, or link from another site or social media platform, that third party may send us basic information about the campaign or source (for example, which ad or link was clicked). We do not control their privacy practices; you should check their policies separately.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
help the Website function correctly,
remember your preferences (such as login status),
understand how visitors use the site,
improve performance and content.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings (for example, by blocking or deleting them). If you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not work as intended (such as staying signed in or saving test progress).
We may use third-party analytics services (for example, tools similar to Google Analytics) to help us understand traffic patterns and usage. These services may use cookies or other identifiers to provide aggregated, non-personally identifying information about how the Website is used.
We do not use cookies to directly sell your personal information.
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
Operating the Website
To provide practice tests, track your progress (if you have an account), and display content properly.
Responding to You
To answer questions, handle support requests, and respond to forms or emails.
Premium Accounts and Listings
To manage paid accounts and instructor/school listings, process payments through Three Orcas and its payment processors, and send related transactional messages (e.g., receipts, account notices).
Improving Our Services
To understand how visitors use the Website, fix problems, and improve features, content, and user experience.
Communications and Updates
To send educational updates, product announcements, or newsletters if you have opted in (you can opt out at any time).
Legal, Security, and Enforcement
To enforce our Terms of Use, protect against fraud and misuse, and comply with legal obligations or requests from authorities where required.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We share information only as needed and for the purposes described below:
Service Providers and Vendors
We may share information with trusted third parties that provide services to us, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support tools, and payment processing (via Three Orcas and its processors). These providers are allowed to use your information only to perform services for us, not for their own independent purposes.
Payments via Three Orcas
Payments for Premium features and listings are processed by Three Orcas Digital Marketing Services and its payment processors. Your bank or card statement may show charges under “Three Orcas” or a similar name. Three Orcas and its processors may collect billing-related information (such as name, card details, and billing address) solely for processing payments and handling related financial records.
Driving Instructors and Driving Schools (If You Contact Them)
If you fill out a form or otherwise request to be connected with a specific driving instructor or school listed on our Website, we may share the relevant details you provide (for example, your name, contact information, and message) with that provider so they can respond to you.
Legal and Safety
We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary to:
comply with a law, legal process, or valid request from authorities;
enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements;
protect the rights, property, or safety of DrivingInstructorCA.com, our users, or others.
Business Transfers
If all or part of our business or assets are transferred, merged, sold, or reorganized (including in connection with DrivingInstructorCA.com or Three Orcas), user information may be included as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.
We do not share personal information with third parties so they can market their own products to you without your consent.
If you are a Listed Provider (driving instructor or driving school) using our listing service, we will collect and store the information you submit for publication, which may include:
your name or business name,
contact details,
service area,
pricing or service descriptions (if provided),
any photos or text you upload.
This information will be displayed publicly on the Website, so you should not include anything you want to keep private. You may contact us to update or correct your listing information, subject to reasonable verification steps.
We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
to operate the Website and provide services,
to maintain legitimate business and accounting records,
to comply with legal obligations (for example, tax or bookkeeping laws),
to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it, unless we are required by law to keep it longer.
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to help protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
These safeguards may include:
secure server environments,
encryption or hashing of sensitive data such as passwords,
access controls and limited internal access to personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Website at your own risk.
You are responsible for keeping your account password confidential and for notifying us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
If you receive promotional or educational emails from us, you can:
click the “unsubscribe” link in the email, or
contact us at info@drivinginstructorca.com.
We may still send you non-marketing emails related to your account or transactions (for example, payment confirmations or important service notices).
Most browsers allow you to:
block or delete cookies,
receive warnings before cookies are stored.
If you block cookies, some Website features may not work properly (for example, staying logged in or keeping test progress).
If you are a California resident, California law may give you certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, and disclose;
Access specific pieces of personal information we hold about you;
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
Correct inaccurate personal information;
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
We do not sell personal information as “sale” is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), nor do we share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in a way that would require a “Do Not Sell or Share” link.
To exercise your California rights, contact us at:
info@drivinginstructorca.com
Please include enough information for us to verify your identity (for example, the email address associated with your use of the Website). We may request additional information solely to verify your request, as permitted by law.
If you are an authorized agent making a request on behalf of a California resident, we may require proof of your authorization and attempt to verify the request directly with the resident where appropriate.
If you are located outside California or outside the United States, you may have additional rights under your local laws (for example, access, correction, or deletion rights). We will respect applicable legal requirements and may ask for reasonable proof of identity before acting on your request.
The Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us at info@drivinginstructorca.com.
As stated in our Terms of Use, users between 13 and 17 should only use the Website under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian, especially where paid services are involved.
The Website may contain links to third-party sites or integrate content from third-party services (for example, maps, embedded videos, payment pages, or social media buttons).
We do not control these third-party sites or services and are not responsible for:
their content,
their privacy or security practices, or
any information you provide to them.
You should review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any information or using their services.
Our Website is operated from the United States, and your information may be stored or processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers are located.
If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that:
your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your home country; and
we will protect your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.
When we make material changes, we will:
update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page, and
where appropriate, provide additional notice (for example, via a notice on the Website or email).
Your continued use of the Website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted means you accept the revised Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:
DrivingInstructorCA.com
Email: info@drivinginstructorca.com
Los Angeles County, California, USA