CKT SOLUTIONS PRIVACY POLICY
At CKT Solutions Ltd, we take your data privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant UK data protection laws. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of personal data from candidates, clients, suppliers, and website users while performing our services.
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Who We Are
CKT Solutions Ltd ("we," "us," "our") is a UK-based company providing face-to-face sales, direct marketing, brand strategy, recruitment, and consulting services. We are the data controller, meaning we are responsible for determining how your personal data is processed and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
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What Information We Collect
We only collect the personal data necessary to provide our services, and this may include:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, address, email address, telephone numbers.
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Employment Information: Employment history, qualifications, National Insurance number, passport, or driving licence details.
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Sensitive Information (where required): Health information (e.g., for roles involving vulnerable groups), racial or ethnic origin (only when required for legal purposes).
We do not collect unnecessary data and are committed to processing your information lawfully and fairly.
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How We Collect Your Data
We may collect data in the following ways:
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Directly from you: Via job applications, interviews, forms, or our website.
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Through third parties: Social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn), job boards, referrals, or public sources.
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Why We Collect Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
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To provide recruitment and marketing services;
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To introduce candidates to clients for job vacancies;
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To assess your suitability for roles;
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To comply with legal obligations (e.g., employment laws);
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To send updates or information about your application, our services, or our terms.
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Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Legitimate interest: For business purposes, such as recruitment and marketing.
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Contract: To fulfil contractual obligations, such as processing payments or arranging job interviews.
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Legal obligation: To comply with employment, health and safety, or tax laws.
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Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as for marketing communications.
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at admin@cktsolutions.org.
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Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right of access: You can request details of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
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Right to erasure: You can request that your data be deleted in certain circumstances.
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Right to restrict processing: You can request a restriction on how we process your data.
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Right to data portability: You can request your data in a commonly used format to transfer to another organisation.
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Right to object: You can object to certain types of processing, such as marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@cktsolutions.org We will respond to your request within one month.
Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically, recruitment-related data is retained for up to six years to comply with legal obligations. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Security
CKT Solutions Ltd takes the security of your data seriously. We use a range of measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
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Encrypted servers and backups;
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Firewall protections;
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Role-based access controls to ensure that only authorised personnel can access your data;
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Regular audits and data protection training for staff.
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) without delay.
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Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with services such as recruitment software, payroll, IT support, or background checks. All third parties must comply with data protection laws and act only under our instructions.
We may transfer your data to countries outside the UK. Where this happens, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your personal data.
Consequences of Not Providing Your Data
You are not obliged to provide personal data to us. However, without your data, we may be unable to provide certain services, such as assessing your suitability for a role or arranging interviews.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics about website traffic. You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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Complaints
If you have any concerns about how we are handling your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
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Website: https://ico.org.uk/
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Phone: 0303 123 1113
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Email: casework@ico.org.uk
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Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data rights, please contact us:
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Email: admin@cktsolutions.org
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Post: CKT Solutions Ltd, 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU
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Updates to This Policy
We review this privacy policy regularly to ensure compliance with data protection laws and to reflect changes in our processing activities. Please check our website for updates.