Privacy Policy for Connect Education
Effective Date: 12th September 2024
At Connect Education, your privacy is a top priority. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our recruitment services.
1. Who We Are
Connect Education
Address: Unit 3, Bolam Business Park, Bassington Drive, Bassington Industrial Estate, Cramlington, NE23 8AL
Email: contact@connect-education.co.uk
Phone: 07808 874926
Connect Education is an education recruitment agency providing recruitment services to schools in Northumberland and the Northeast. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients, candidates, and website visitors.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal data from you in the following ways:
– Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and CV details.
– Professional Information: Employment history, qualifications, teaching certifications, references, and DBS status.
– Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, and cookie information collected through website analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Data
We collect and process your data to:
– Provide recruitment services, including matching candidates with school roles.
– Communicate with you about job opportunities, updates, and services.
– Vet candidates and ensure compliance with industry standards (including safeguarding checks).
– Improve our website and services through analytics and feedback.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
We rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:
– Consent: Where you have provided clear consent for us to process your personal data.
– Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary for a contract you have with us.
– Legal Obligation: For compliance with legal or regulatory requirements (such as safeguarding regulations).
– Legitimate Interest: When it is in our legitimate interest to process your data for purposes related to recruitment.
5. How We Share Your Data
Your personal data may be shared with:
– Schools and Educational Institutions: When submitting your details for job vacancies.
– Third-Party Service Providers: For website hosting, analytics, and recruitment management systems.
– Regulatory Bodies: Where legally required, such as for safeguarding and DBS checks.
We will never sell or lease your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Typically, this is for up to 2 years after the last interaction, after which data is securely deleted. For Safeguarding information and Compliance (DBS records etc.), the timeframe is for up to 6 years in alignment with safeguarding obligations and legal requirements relating to child protection. Client data is held for up to 6 years, in line with tax, audit, and legal obligations, as per general business retention standards.
7. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
– Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
– Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary, unless we are required by law to retain it.
– Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format for transfer to another service.
– Objection: Object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@connect-education.co.uk
8. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. These include:
– Encryption of data where appropriate.
– Secure storage and access controls.
– Regular audits and assessments of our data protection practices.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: contact@connect-education.co.uk
Phone: 07808 874926