Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
www.skilled-hr.co.uk
Email: info@skilled-hr.co.uk
Effective Date: Aril 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Skillzea LTD ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data in the course of delivering our services to clients.

This policy supplements other privacy notices or fair processing notices you may receive from us. It should be read together with any specific information provided at the time we collect or process personal data, and it does not override our Terms and Conditions or other related policies.

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.

Skillzea LTD is the data controller for the personal data it processes.
For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights under data protection law, you may contact our Privacy Officer via email at: info@skilled-hr.co.uk

We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth, gender, ID documents (passport, driving licence), photos, videos, and CCTV images.
   
• Contact Data: Home and billing address, phone number, email.
   
• Financial Data: Income, expenditure, tax information, investments, pension details, payment card and bank account details.
   
• Transaction Data: Payment details and history of services/products purchased.
   
• Profile Data: Username, password, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
   
• Usage Data: Information on how you use our services.
   
• Marketing & Communications Data: Preferences on marketing and communication, and interaction data (e.g., email web beacons).
   
• Social Media Data: Profile details, user IDs, interactions (likes, shares), location, device, and connection information.
   

We may also collect Special Category Data, which includes:

• Race, ethnicity, health status, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, and biometric data.
   
• Criminal Conviction Data, where relevant to our services.
   

We also collect and use Aggregated Data (e.g., statistical or demographic data) which does not directly identify individuals, unless combined with personal data.

You may provide us with personal data when you:

• Engage us to provide services
   
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
   
• Request marketing materials
   
• Fill out enquiry or feedback forms
   
• Participate in surveys or promotions
   
• Interact with us on social media
   

We may also receive personal data about you from:

• Clients or business partners
   
• Third-party platforms (e.g., social media)
   
• Public sources or service providers
   

We use your personal data only where the law allows. Common uses include:

• To deliver and improve our services
   
• To meet legal, regulatory, or compliance obligations
   
• To manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
   
• To send marketing and service-related communications
   
• To process recruitment applications
   
• For other legitimate business interests
   

Change of Purpose:
We only use your personal data for the original purpose it was collected. If we need to use it for a different reason that is compatible with the original, we will inform you. For clarification, you can contact our Privacy Officer.

We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with:

• Our professional service providers (e.g., IT, legal, accounting)
   
• Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies
   
• Prospective buyers or investors in the event of a business transfer
   
• Social media platforms (when interacting with our content)
   
• Other entities where legally required or with your consent
   

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and only process it according to our instructions and in compliance with the law.

If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses). You can request further details from our Privacy Officer.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent your data from being lost, misused, accessed unlawfully, or disclosed inappropriately. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and the appropriate regulator where legally required.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• The purposes for which it was collected
   
• Legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
   

We consider:

• The volume and sensitivity of the data
   
• The potential harm from unauthorised use or disclosure
   
• Applicable legal and business needs
   

If you unsubscribe from communications, we retain your email on an opt-out list to ensure compliance with your preference.

You have rights under data protection law, including the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
   
• Request correction or deletion of your data
   
• Object to or restrict processing
   
• Request data transfer to another party
   
• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent was relied upon)
   

To exercise your rights, contact: info@skilled-hr.co.uk
We may verify your identity before processing requests to ensure data security.

Our website uses cookies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external websites or social platforms linked through our site. Please review their policies before sharing any personal data.

If you choose to interact on our social media pages, be aware that other users may access and misuse any personal information you share there.

If you believe we’ve breached data protection laws, please contact our Privacy Officer at info@skilled-hr.co.uk and we will investigate your complaint.

You may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – the UK supervisory authority for data protection.

 Skillzea LTD
Registered in England and Wales: Company No. 1565203
Skilled HR Solutions and Skilled-hr.co.uk are trading styles of Skillzea LTD
Contact: info@skilled-hr.co.uk