1 Information We Collect
When you enroll at Samaras Driving School, register through our website, or log into our Student Portal, we collect specific information strictly necessary for driving training and government licensing compliance:
- Personal Identification: Full Name, Name with Initials, National Identity Card (NIC) number, date of birth, gender, and residential address.
- Contact Details: Mobile phone number for SMS lesson notifications, OTP verification codes, and optional email address.
- Medical & Licensing Records: National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) fitness certificate reference, learner permit number, and existing license details (if upgrading classes).
- Training & Payment History: Practical driving lesson hours, theory attendance, trial exam results, and official fee payment receipts.
2 How We Use Your Information
All collected information is utilized solely for legitimate educational, operational, and regulatory purposes, including:
- Facilitating student enrollment, scheduling practical driving sessions, and allocating dual-control training vehicles.
- Submitting official candidate applications to the Department of Motor Traffic (RMV / DMT) for theory examinations and practical trial tests.
- Sending instant automated SMS notifications via Notify.lk regarding lesson timings, trial dates, trial results, and secure portal OTP login codes.
- Maintaining transparent digital logs in your Student Portal to view completed driving hours, trial schedules, and fee balance.
3 Data Security & Storage
We adopt modern administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal and confidential data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure:
- Encrypted Database Storage: All student records are stored in secure SQL databases with restricted administrative authentication.
- Cryptographic One-Time Passwords (OTP): Student portal access requires phone number verification with single-use, 2-minute expiring cryptographic tokens.
- Zero Commercial Data Sharing: We strictly DO NOT sell, lease, or monetize your contact or personal data to advertising agencies or third-party marketers.
Samaras Driving School strictly prohibits selling, leasing, or trading student personal data for advertising or unsolicited commercial marketing.
4 Third-Party Disclosures & Regulatory Sharing
In accordance with Sri Lankan transport laws, student records may only be shared with authorized entities under strict confidentiality:
- Department of Motor Traffic (RMV / DMT): For driving license registration, trial date allocation, and official licensing procedures.
- Telecommunication Gateway (Notify.lk): For delivering automated operational SMS messages and OTP verification alerts.
- Law Enforcement & Courts: Only when strictly mandated by a court order or applicable Sri Lankan law.
5 Student Rights & Portal Access
Every enrolled student has complete transparent rights regarding their records:
- Real-Time Inspection: You may inspect your verified practical hours, exam schedules, and payment receipts at any time via the Student Portal.
- Data Correction: If your phone number, address, or name has a clerical typo, you may request an immediate update by presenting your NIC at our office.
6 Contact Our Privacy Team
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your student information is handled, please reach out to us directly: