Personal Data Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Collective Services. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Personal Data Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our services, in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Types of Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data about you:
- Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender, and other identifiers.
- Contact Data: Address, email address, phone number.
- Professional Data: Employment history, qualifications, skills, references.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
- Marketing Data: Preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data through various methods, including:
- Direct Interactions: When you fill in forms or correspond with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise.
- Automated Technologies: When you interact with our website, we may automatically collect technical data.
- Third Parties: We may receive personal data about you from third parties, such as previous employers, referees, or recruitment agencies.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Provision of Services: To provide and manage our recruitment services.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding job opportunities, applications, and our services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Marketing: To send you information about our services that may be of interest to you, subject to your preferences.
- Improvement of Services: To improve our website, services, and user experience.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
- Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption: Encrypting data both in transit and at rest.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits and assessments.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
- Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to another party.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data where we are relying on a legitimate interest.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Personal Data Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our Personal Data Policy.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Personal Data Policy and agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described herein.
