Privacy notice
Written by Sam Allcock · Last updated 22 August 2026
ICO registration in progress
This notice explains what personal data apply for licence collects, why, and what your rights are under UK GDPR.
apply for licence is operated by Domain Farm Ltd (company number 13544286, VAT GB435224124, registered office Vantage House, Euxton), which is the data controller for the purposes of this notice.
What data do we collect?
We collect the information you choose to give us, plus basic technical data generated by visiting the site.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Contact details (e.g. name, email) | If you contact us, sign up for updates, or make an enquiry about a paid service. |
| Application details you enter into a guided tool | Only if you actively choose to use one of our tools, such as the HGV advert generator, and only the fields relevant to that tool. |
| Payment information | If you pay for an optional service; payment is processed by a third-party payment provider, and we do not store your full card details ourselves. |
| Technical/usage data (e.g. IP address, browser, pages viewed) | Automatically, for anyone visiting the site, via standard analytics. |
What's our lawful basis for using your data?
We rely on the lawful bases available to us under UK GDPR, depending on what you've asked us to do.
- Contract: where you've asked us to provide a paid service, such as checking an application.
- Consent: where you've opted in to something like an email update, which you can withdraw at any time.
- Legitimate interests: for basic site analytics and keeping the site secure and working properly.
We do not use your data for anything beyond what it was collected for, and we do not sell your personal data.
Do we submit anything to government on your behalf?
No, not without your clear, specific instruction to do so.
Do we share your data with anyone else?
Only where it's necessary to provide a service you've asked for, such as a payment processor to take a payment, or, where you've asked for a referral, the specific training provider or licensing consultant you're being referred to.
We don't share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your separate consent.
How long do we keep your data?
We keep personal data only for as long as it's needed for the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law, such as accounting and tax record-keeping requirements.
Are we registered with the ICO?
Our ICO registration is currently in progress; this notice will be updated with our registration number once it's confirmed.
What are your rights?
Under UK GDPR you have the right to ask to see the personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected, to ask us to delete it, and to object to or restrict certain uses of it.
To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any question about how we handle your data, contact us using the details below.
How can you contact us about your data?
You can contact us by email at privacy@applyforlicence.co.uk, or in writing to Domain Farm Ltd, Vantage House, Euxton.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we haven't handled your data properly.
Frequently asked questions
Will apply for licence apply for a licence on my behalf without asking me?
No. We only submit anything to a government body or authority on your behalf if you've explicitly instructed us to, as part of a paid service.
Do you sell my data to third parties?
No, we do not sell your personal data. We only share it where necessary to provide a service you've asked for, such as processing a payment or a referral you've requested.
How do I ask you to delete my data?
Email us at privacy@applyforlicence.co.uk and we'll handle your request in line with your rights under UK GDPR.
apply for licence is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to GOV.UK, the SIA, the DVSA, any local council or any government body. This page is general information about our data practices, not legal advice.