Kay’s Cabs Ltd – Privacy Policy (Passenger App & Website)
Last updated: November 2025
1. Who We Are
Kay’s Cabs Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a private hire operator based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We
provide taxi, transfer and tour services across Edinburgh and the UK.
Company Name: Kay’s Cabs Ltd
Registered Address:
Room 242
West Point
4 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Contact Email: info@kayscabs.co.uk
Phone: 0131 629 2129
We are the Data Controller for the personal information collected through our Passenger App,
website, and booking platforms.
2. What Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Pickup and drop-off addresses
- Booking notes
- Payment information (securely processed; we do not store card details)
b. Information collected automatically
- Device information
- App usage data
- Location data (with permission)
c. Journey information
- Pickup/drop-off times
- Route taken
- Driver assigned
- Pricing and receipts
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to process bookings, allocate drivers, send confirmations, provide support,
improve our app, manage payments, prevent fraud, comply with licensing and tax rules, and
manage complaints or claims.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate interests
- Legal obligation
- Consent (location, marketing)
5. How Your Data Is Shared
We may share information with:
- Drivers
- Payment processors
- iCabbi/technical service partners
- Regulators/law enforcement
- Insurance providers
We do not sell personal data.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
Journey data is kept for 6 years for tax and regulatory purposes.
Diagnostic data is retained for shorter operational periods.
7. Your Rights
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, data portability, or withdraw consent.
Email: info@kayscabs.co.uk.
8. Location Data
Used for accurate pickups and dispatching the nearest driver. You may disable location services
anytime.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Used for login, analytics, and performance on the website/app. Settings can be adjusted via
browser/device.
10. Data Security
We use encryption, secure servers, role-based access, log deletion, and audits.
11. International Transfers
Some systems may process data outside the UK/EEA. Safeguards applied: IDTA, SCCs, adequacy
decisions.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for under-16s.
13. Complaints
Contact info@kayscabs.co.uk or the ICO (www.ico.org.uk).
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
Kay’s Cabs Ltd
Room 242
West Point
4 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
info@kayscabs.co.uk
0131 629 2129