📋 Data Management & GDPR Rights

At ContractPlease.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This page provides information about your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how you can manage your personal data.

🔒 Your GDPR Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • ℹ️
    Right to Information - You have the right to know what personal data we process and why
  • 👁️
    Right of Access - You can request a copy of your personal data
  • ✏️
    Right to Rectification - You can correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • 🗑️
    Right to Erasure - You can request deletion of your personal data
  • ⏸️
    Right to Restrict Processing - You can limit how we process your data
  • 📤
    Right to Data Portability - You can receive your data in a portable format
  • ❌
    Right to Object - You can object to certain types of data processing
  • 🔄
    Right to Withdraw Consent - You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time

📊 What Data We Collect

The type of data we collect depends on your role on our platform:

👨‍💻 Contractors

  • Personal details (name, email, phone)
  • Professional information (CV, skills, experience)
  • Application history
  • Communication records
  • Preference settings

🏢 Agencies

  • Company information
  • Representative contact details
  • Client partnership data
  • Contractor interaction history
  • Business preferences

🎯 Clients

  • Company information
  • Contact person details
  • Job posting data
  • Agency partnership information
  • Hiring preferences

⚡ How to Exercise Your Rights

🔐 Account Required

To exercise your GDPR rights, you need to log in to your account. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free.

📧 Alternative Contact Methods

If you cannot access your account or need additional assistance, you can contact us directly:

📞 Data Protection Contact

  • Email: privacy@contractplease.co.uk
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@contractplease.co.uk
  • Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
  • Address: [COMPANY ADDRESS]

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

🎯 Why We Process Your Data

Legal Bases for Processing

  • Contract Performance: To provide our platform services
  • Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics and fraud prevention
  • Legal Obligation: For compliance with laws and regulations

Specific Purposes

  • Connecting contractors with job opportunities
  • Facilitating communication between users
  • Processing applications and placements
  • Improving our services through analytics
  • Sending relevant notifications and updates
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security

⏰ How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Active Accounts: While you use our services
  • Inactive Accounts: 3 years after last login
  • Communication Records: 2 years for support purposes
  • Financial Records: 5 years (legal requirement)
  • Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent
  • System Logs: 12 months for security purposes

🔄 Automatic Deletion

We automatically delete data when retention periods expire. You can also request earlier deletion through your account settings or by contacting us.

🏛️ Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

🇬🇧 UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

  • Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113
  • Email: casework@ico.org.uk
  • Website: www.ico.org.uk

We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve any concerns directly.