This Privacy Policy was last modified on April 15, 2022.
Intercept - The House Manager, trading as Intercept Ltd ("us", "we", or "our") operates http://www.thehousemanager.co.uk (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site.
We use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.
INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE
While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, postal address and phone number ("Personal Information").
LOG DATA
Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.
COOKIES
Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer's hard drive.
Like many sites, we use "cookies" to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
SECURITY
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
The House Manager Ltd has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party sites or services.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Intercept Ltd may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018
The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government.
Everyone (Interceptr Ltd users) responsible for using data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is:
- used fairly and lawfully
- used for limited, specifically stated purposes
- used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
- accurate
- kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
- handled according to people’s data protection rights
- kept safe and secure
- not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection
WE AND THIS WEBSITE COMPLIES TO THE DPA (DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998) AND ALREADY COMPLIES TO THE GDPR (GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION) WHICH CAME INTO AFFECT FROM MAY 2018
Data Protection Policy
Intercept Ltd
Definitions
Intercept means [Intercept Ltd], a registered company.
GDPR means the General Data Protection Regulation.
Register of Systems means a register of all systems or contexts in which personal data is processed by Intercept Ltd.
1. Data protection principles
Intercept is committed to processing data in accordance with its responsibilities under the GDPR.
Article 5 of the GDPR requires that personal data shall be:
- processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to individuals;
- collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes shall not be considered to be incompatible with the initial purposes;
- adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed;
- accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed, are erased or rectified without delay;
- kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed; personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes subject to implementation of the appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the GDPR in order to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals; and
- processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures.”
2. General provisions
- This policy applies to all personal data processed by Intercept.
- The Responsible Person shall take responsibility for the Intercept’s ongoing compliance with this policy.
- This policy shall be reviewed at least annually.
- Intercept shall register with the Information Commissioner’s Office as an organisation that processes personal data.
3. Lawful, fair and transparent processing
- To ensure its processing of data is lawful, fair and transparent, Intercept shall maintain a Register of Systems.
- The Register of Systems shall be reviewed at least annually.
- Individuals have the right to access their personal data and any such requests made to Intercept shall be dealt with in a timely manner.
- By registering with Intercept and by purchasing candidates data, you (the employer) agree to Intercept’s terms and conditions and will comply with the Data Protection principles.
4. Lawful purposes
- All data processed by Intercept must be done on one of the following lawful bases: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task or legitimate interests (see ICO guidance for more information).
- Intercept shall note the appropriate lawful basis in the Register of Systems.
- Where consent is relied upon as a lawful basis for processing data, evidence of opt-in consent shall be kept with the personal data.
- Where communications are sent to individuals based on their consent, the option for the individual to revoke their consent should be clearly available and systems should be in place to ensure such revocation is reflected accurately in Intercept’s systems.
- By signing up as a candidate with Intercept, you give permissions to Intercept users (the employers) to purchase your data in the means of approaching you for work
5. Data minimisation
- Intercept shall ensure that personal data are adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed.
- Intercept will remove any content not relevant or adequate
- By signing up as a candidate with Intercept, you give permissions to Intercept users (the employers) to purchase your data in the means of approaching you for work
6. Accuracy
- Intercept shall take reasonable steps to ensure personal data is accurate.
- Where necessary for the lawful basis on which data is processed, steps shall be put in place to ensure that personal data is kept up to date.
- By signing up as a candidate with Intercept, you give permissions to Intercept users (the employers) to purchase your data in the means of approaching you for work
7. Archiving / removal
- To ensure that personal data is kept for no longer than necessary, Intercept shall put in place an archiving policy for each area in which personal data is processed and review this process annually.
- The archiving policy shall consider what data should/must be retained, for how long, and why.
8. Security
- Intercept shall ensure that personal data is stored securely using modern software that is kept-up-to-date.
- Access to personal data shall be limited to personnel who need access and appropriate security should be in place to avoid unauthorised sharing of information.
- When personal data is deleted this should be done safely such that the data is irrecoverable.
- Appropriate back-up and disaster recovery solutions shall be in place
- By signing up as a candidate with Intercept, you give permissions to Intercept users (the employers) to purchase your data in the means of approaching you for work.
9. Breach
In the event of a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data, Intercept shall promptly assess the risk to people’s rights and freedoms and if appropriate report this breach to the ICO (more information on the ICO website).
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us.