Terms and Conditions for Young Star Driving School

Welcome to Young Star Driving School.

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the (the “Service”) operated by us. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Course Completion

Upon initial registration, students are required to complete the course within one year. This includes:

20 hours Online
10 hours of home links
10 hours of in-vehicle training

Issuance of BDE Certificate

Students will receive the BDE Certificate only upon successfully completing and passing both in-class and in-vehicle training according to Ministry standards. This must be completed within 12 months from starting the course.

Mini-Package Completion

Mini-Package students must complete their package within 12 months. Extra lessons (private lessons) must be paid in full by cash.

Administration Fee

An administration fee ($75.00 plus tax) will apply if a student does not want to continue the course after 10 days of registration.

Authority to Release Information

The driving school has the authority to release all information to MTO and any other organization or auditor appointed by the Ministry of Transportation.

Cancellation Policy

Students are required to give 24 hours’ notice to cancel a scheduled in-vehicle training session(s) to avoid forfeiting them.

Payment Policy

A $50.00 fee will be applied to dishonored check(s). No refunds for Mini-Package registrations. For a Full-Course refund, you can get a full refund if you haven’t started any in-class or in-car training.

Required Materials

All students must have the “Official Ontario driver’s handbook.”

Release of Personal Information

Personal information is collected on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation under the authority of section 205 of the Highway Traffic Act. The information is used for the administration of the Ministry’s driver, vehicle, and carrier programs.

Inquiries regarding the collection of personal information should be directed:

By Telephone To:
Team Manager
Service Ontario Contact Center
Tel: (416) 235-2999 or 1-800-387-3445

In Writing To:
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
Supervisor
Special Inquiry Unit, Licensing Administration and Support Office
87 Sir William Hearst Avenue
North York ON M3M 0B4
Fax: (416) 235-4414

E-mail/feedback form on Ministry website: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/about/contact-us.shtml
See also “You and Your Personal Information at MTO” at http://www.ipc.on.ca

All Prices are in CAD (Canadian Dollars).

Student Course Information and Policies

Full Course Requirements
- Students enrolled in the Beginners Driver Education (BDE) Program must complete:
  - 20 hours of in-class/online sessions
  - 10 hours of home links
  - 10 hours of in-vehicle training
- Completion of all components is mandatory.
BDE Certificate Eligibility
- The BDE Certificate is awarded only after successfully passing both in-class and in-vehicle training as per Ministry standards.
- The course must be completed within 6 months of registration.
Course Completion Timeline
- Full Course students: Must complete all training within 6 months.
- Mini-Package students: Must complete their package within 6 months.
Extra Lessons
Extra lessons (private sessions) must be paid in cash.
Cancellation Policy
An administration fee of $75.00 + tax applies if the student withdraws from the course after 10 days of registration.
Information Disclosure
The driving school reserves the right to release student information to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) or its auditors.
Terms and Conditions
Students are required to review and sign all terms and conditions as per MTO regulations.
In-Vehicle Session Cancellations
Provide 24 hours’ notice to cancel a scheduled in-vehicle training session to avoid forfeiting the lesson.
Dishonored Check Fee
A $50.00 fee applies for dishonored checks.
Refund Policy
- Mini-Package registrations: No refunds.
- Full-Course registrations: Full refund available if no in-class or in-car training has started.
Required Materials
Students must bring the Official Ontario Driver’s Handbook to attend in-class training.
Pickup Policy
In-car training pickup is available only within the school area.

Personal Information Release Policy

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 205 of the Highway Traffic Act for the administration of driver, vehicle, and carrier programs.

Contact Information for Inquiries:

By Telephone:
Team Manager, ServiceOntario Contact Center
(416) 235-2999 or 1-800-387-3445
In Writing:
Ministry of Transportation
Supervisor, Special Inquiry Unit, Licensing Administration and Support Office
87 Sir William Hearst Avenue, North York, ON M3M 0B4
Fax: (416) 235-4414
Online:
Email or feedback form: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/about/contact-us.shtml
Learn more: www.ipc.on.ca

Note: All prices are in CAD (Canadian Dollars).

Privacy Policy

At Young Star Driving School, we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) guidelines and Ontario’s privacy laws, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information only when necessary to provide our services, as authorized by law. This may include:

Name
Contact information (address, phone number, email)
Driver’s license number
Payment information

Use of Personal Information

Your personal information is used solely for the purposes for which it was collected, such as:

Processing registrations and payments
Scheduling and confirming driving lessons
Communicating important updates
Complying with MTO requirements

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide our services. This may include sharing information with:

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) for licensing and certification purposes
Service providers who assist in our operations, bound by confidentiality agreements

Protection of Personal Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes physical, organizational, and technological safeguards.

Retention of Personal Information

Your personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once no longer needed, we securely dispose of your information.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and request correction of your personal information held by us. To do so, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Email: info@youngstardrivers.com

Phone: 416-696-9995

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or practices, please contact us at: