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Privacy Policy for Data Science Scout

 

Last Updated: 14 December 2024

 

1. Introduction

Technosec Ltd (trading as Data Science Scout) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website, https://datasciencescout.com (the “Website”), in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

  • Company Name: Technosec Ltd
  • Trading Name: Data Science Scout
  • Company Number: 09173459
  • Registered Address: 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, England, U.K

If you have any questions about this policy, or how we use your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: data@datasciencescout.com
Postal Address: as above

3. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Professional Information: Job title, employer, CV/resume details.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies (see Section 7).
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website.
  • Marketing Preferences: Your communication and subscription preferences.

We do not collect any special category data (e.g., health information, race, religion) unless explicitly provided with your consent.

How We Obtain Personal Data

We collect personal data directly from you when you use our services, apply for jobs, or interact with us. We may also collect data from third parties, such as publicly available professional profiles or job boards, and through automated technologies, like cookies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and improve our services, including recruitment and talent acquisition.
  2. To communicate with you about opportunities, events, or updates relevant to your interests.
  3. To respond to enquiries submitted through the Website.
  4. To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
  5. For marketing purposes (only with your consent).
  6. To analyse and improve the functionality and performance of our Website.

Legal Bases for Processing:

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing or optional data processing.
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract (e.g., recruitment services).
  • Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with the following parties:

  • Clients and Employers: When matching candidates to job opportunities.
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us with IT support, hosting, email, and analytics.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required to comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

We also use aggregated and anonymized data for analytical purposes to improve our services and identify trends. This data does not identify individuals.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you request data deletion, we will comply where legally permitted.

Consequences of Non-Provision
If you do not provide the required personal data, we may not be able to offer certain services, such as matching you to job opportunities or responding to your enquiries.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze Website usage. This includes the use of Google Analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, such as page visits and traffic sources. These cookies do not personally identify users but collect aggregated, anonymized data.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function.
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Website, including through Google Analytics.
  • Functional Cookies: Allow personalization of your experience.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve the functionality and user experience of our Website by remembering your preferences, analyzing site traffic, and enabling certain features. Below are the types of cookies we use:

  1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are critical for basic website functionality, such as accessing secure areas or remembering form submissions. Without these, the Website cannot function properly.
  2. Analytical Cookies: These cookies, including Google Analytics, collect anonymized data to help us understand how visitors use the Website. For example, they track page views, session duration, and traffic sources.
  3. Functional Cookies: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering preferences like language settings or user customizations.

Managing Cookies: You can control cookie settings through your web browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. If you wish to disable Google Analytics cookies, you can do so directly via your browser settings.

8. International Data Transfers

Where we transfer your personal data outside the UK (e.g., to clients or service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK ICO.
  • Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the UK government.
  • Data is transferred securely between jurisdictions to ensure its integrity and confidentiality, as our hiring teams work internationally to connect global talent with opportunities.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, 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 correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another party.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at data@datasciencescout.com.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk

10. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of data transmission is 100% secure.

11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or business practices. Please check this page periodically for updates. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates the latest revision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: