Privacy Policy

At Early Years People Ltd, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website or submitting personal information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data in the following categories: personal identification information, such as your name, contact details (email, phone number, postal address), and other personal identifiers; professional information, including details such as your curriculum vitae (CV), qualifications, professional experience, job preferences, and references; application data, which includes information you provide when applying for a role, such as your availability and preferred job location; and technical data, including information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and statistics regarding how you interact with our website.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The lawful bases for processing your personal data include consent, where you have given us explicit consent to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as applying for job opportunities and receiving relevant communications. We also process data based on contractual necessity, where we need to process your data to fulfill a contract with you, such as facilitating job placements or recruitment services. Additionally, we process data based on legitimate interests, such as improving our services or communicating about new job opportunities, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to assess and match your qualifications with relevant job opportunities in the education sector. We also use your information to communicate with you regarding job placements, recruitment processes, and updates on new job openings. Your personal data helps us improve the functionality and performance of our website and services, comply with legal or contractual obligations, and provide customer support by responding to your inquiries.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that your personal data is securely stored and protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to protect your data and take steps to reduce risks. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following situations: with trusted service providers who assist with recruitment services, job boards, or website hosting. These providers are required to process your data in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and they are prohibited from using your data for any other purposes. With your consent, we may also share your information with educational institutions, employers, or recruitment partners to facilitate job placements. Additionally, we may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

Your Rights Under the UK GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You can also request that your data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or based on our legitimate interests. If we rely on consent as the basis for processing, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or if you have any concerns about how your data is being processed, please contact us at the email provided below.

Retention of Your Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal or contractual obligations. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain features of our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your personal data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info@earlyyearspeople.co.uk

We are committed to ensuring your privacy and will respond to any requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.