Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Talent People T/A GetMyFirstJob Ltd (Company Registration No 06685719, Registered Office 61 Westway, Caterham, England, CR3 5TQ) serves as the Data Controller for information gathered through its website. The organisation prioritises protecting your personal information.

Key contact: data@thetalentpeople.co.uk

Our Website

External websites linked to this site maintain separate privacy policies. Internet transmission carries inherent security risks, though the company employs strict procedures and state-of-the-art security features to protect against unauthorised access once data is received.

Information Collection & Use

Candidate Registration

What's collected:

• Account credentials (username/password)
• Contact details (name, address, email, date of birth, gender, phone)
• Profile information via CV or online tool
• Qualifications and work experience
• Video profile submissions
• Driving licence status
• Video interview/assessment results

Optional information (Special Category Data):

• Disability status
• Ethnic origin and religion
• Preferred pronouns and gender identity
• Neurodivergence information
• Sexual orientation
• Socio-economic status

This data is optional and failure to provide this information will not impact upon your ability to register. Identity verification and right-to-work checks occur for certain positions.

Use: Matching candidates to opportunities and communicating relevant job leads.

Parents and Carers

Collected: Name, email address, postcode preferences, regional interests, occupational preferences.

Use: Newsletter distribution regarding careers information and employment opportunities.

We will not share any of your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Surveys & Promotions

Survey data: Name, age, gender, address, employer/education provider information collected via Typeform and Microsoft Forms.

Competition data: Contact information required for winner notification; photographs require consent.

Social media competitions: Personal profile data used; platform privacy policies also apply.

Case Studies, Ambassadors & Contacting Us

Contributors share experiences for newsletters, websites, and events. Contact enquiries receive replies through preferred channels.

Automatically Collected Information

Device information: Operating system and browser details, IP address, time zone and plug-in information.

Log information: Website usage patterns, page interactions, traffic sources and browsing behaviour.

Purpose: Website functionality optimisation and service personalisation.

Cookies & pixels: Used for customisation and email engagement tracking; adjustable via cookie settings.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Personal data transfers to employers and education providers when roles match candidate preferences. Additional sharing occurs with:

• IT support providers and service contractors
• Competent authorities and statutory bodies
• Companies purchasing business assets or services
• Third parties with explicit consent

The company ensures appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.

Marketing Communications

All communications relate to employment opportunities. Recipients can unsubscribe via newsletter links. The company explicitly requests network partners avoid marketing to candidates with shared data.

Data Retention & Your Rights

Retention period: Two years from the last website use, registration date, or last contact (whichever is later).

Your rights:

• Access personal data copies
• Request amendments or deletion
• Withdraw processing consent
• File complaints with authorities
• Request data transfers (portability)

Contact data@thetalentpeople.co.uk to exercise your rights.

Data Storage & Security

Information may transfer outside the European Economic Area via cloud platforms. The company uses state-of-the-art cloud platforms which give adequate guarantees that your personal data is secure. Transfers occur only to jurisdictions with adequate protections or contractual safeguards.

Account Security

Users must keep usernames and passwords confidential. Sharing credentials may compromise the security of your personal information.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not make any decisions about you using automated electronic processes. Assessment results are always considered by a person before any decision is made.

Data Subject Information

Keeping information current requires user updates. Providing another person's details requires express consent to share their information.