Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 01/01/2024

At Stockwell Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal information of users (“you” or “your”) on our website www.stockwellgroup.co.uk. 

By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

1.1. Information You Provide

• Job Seekers: Name, contact details (email, phone), resume, work experience, education, and job preferences.
• Employers: Name, company information, business contact details, and job order      information.
• Communication: Any messages or correspondence sent via forms, email, or chat services.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Usage data, such as the pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.
• Cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience (see Section 8: Cookies for more details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• For Job Matching: To connect job seekers with employers and to provide staffing services.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and offer relevant job      opportunities.
• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements and protect our legal interests.
• Website Optimisation: To analyse and improve the performance of the Website.

3. How We Share Your Information

We only share personal data in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: We may share job seekers’ resumes and relevant details with      potential employers.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that help operate our business (e.g., hosting services, payment processors).
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or business reorganization,      personal data may be transferred to a successor entity.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate or      incomplete.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or contractual      obligations).
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., marketing).
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you wish to request deletion of your personal information, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse Website traffic.

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and improve your browsing experience.

8.2 How We Use Cookies:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with the Website.
• Advertising Cookies: To provide targeted job opportunities or marketing content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using cookie management tools provided on our website.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of [Insert Country], please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Insert Country], where our servers or service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child under 16 has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Stockwell Group
Address:
Email:
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