Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to WorldWired Talent's website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website or engage with our talent acquisition and consulting services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our GDPR representative:

Email: Samantha@worldwired.co.uk

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, and employer, which you may provide when submitting a form or signing up for services.

• Professional Information: Details regarding your skills, employment history, education, and other information relevant to recruitment or consulting.

• Usage Information: IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is collected to improve our website experience and services.

• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand your preferences and analyze traffic patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Talent Acquisition Services: To evaluate and match job candidates with employment opportunities, communicate with candidates, and process applications.

• Consulting Services: To provide and manage consulting services to clients.

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide requested information, and send relevant updates on services or industry news.

• Site Analytics and Improvements: To analyze website performance and improve user experience through cookies and usage data.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, personalize content, and gather usage statistics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.

• Performance Cookies: Used for website analytics and to improve functionality.

• Functional Cookies: Enable site personalization and remember user preferences.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser; however, some website features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Our legal grounds for processing your data include:

• Consent: When you provide specific consent for us to process your data, such as subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies.

• Contractual Necessity: When data processing is required to fulfill our obligations related to recruitment or consulting services.

• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, understanding usage patterns, and direct marketing.

• Legal Compliance: When we are legally obligated to collect and process your data.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as website analytics or technical support, under strict confidentiality agreements.

• Employers and Partners: When you apply for a job through our site, your information may be shared with potential employers and relevant clients.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

• Right to Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.

• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Samantha@worldwired.co.uk. We will respond within one month in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and stored on servers located outside of your country of residence. We take steps to ensure that international transfers comply with GDPR by implementing standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Please review this page regularly to stay informed about our data practices.

If you have any questions, comments, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: Samantha@worldwired.co.uk