Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 16th September 2024

Thank you for visiting Occupating Ltd and our websites, including occupatinghq.com, occupating.com, and other extensions. Protecting your privacy is a priority for us. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act, and other international privacy laws.

By using our websites and services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

About Us

Occupating Ltd is headquartered at First Floor, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW, England. As the data controller, we are responsible for how your personal information is managed. References to “we,” “our,” and “us” in this policy pertain specifically to Occupating Ltd.

Information We Collect

We gather both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our websites and services. Personal information includes details you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, company details, and job title. Non-personal information is collected automatically and includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your visit, such as the pages you view and the time spent on our sites. Additionally, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. Access to your data is restricted to authorized staff members bound by confidentiality agreements.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to fulfill our legal, contractual, and operational obligations and to deliver our services effectively. Specifically, your data helps us provide AI-Driven Recruitment, manage Digital Marketing Solutions, and support Cloud and AdTech Innovation. This includes matching you with job opportunities, running marketing campaigns, analyzing website performance, and delivering targeted advertisements. We may also use your information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and keep you informed about our services, provided you have given your consent.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your consent, the necessity to fulfill our contractual obligations, compliance with legal requirements, and our legitimate interests in enhancing our services and business operations. We ensure that our data processing activities respect your rights and adhere to legal standards.

Sharing Your Information

We do not disclose your personal information without your consent, except as necessary to provide our services or when required by law. We work with trusted third-party service providers, including recruitment platforms, marketing agencies, cloud service providers, and AdTech partners, to assist us in delivering our services. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes we specify. Your information may also be transferred internationally to countries outside the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA), where we implement appropriate safeguards to maintain data protection standards.

Data Retention

Your personal data is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. This includes maintaining our business relationship, complying with legal obligations, and protecting our legal rights. We regularly review the data we hold to ensure its accuracy and relevance.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@occupating.com. We will respond within one month and may require verification of your identity to protect your data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to ensure our websites function correctly, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content and advertisements. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website operations, while performance and marketing cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our marketing efforts. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our websites.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and an incident response plan to address any data breaches promptly. These safeguards help prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

Global Data Processing

If you access our websites from outside the UK or the EEA, please note that your data may be processed in the UK. By using our services, you consent to such transfers in line with this policy.

Compliance with Regional Laws

Our data handling practices comply with regional data protection laws, including:

These laws grant additional rights, such as accessing, deleting, and opting out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Third-Party Sites

Our websites may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Third-Party Processors

We may work with third-party processors to handle your data on our behalf. These processors are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements and are authorized to process your data only as necessary to perform their functions, such as analytics, advertising, and cloud services. For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party processors.

Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy and Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be posted on our websites with the new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please reach out to us:

Occupating Ltd
First Floor, Swan Buildings
20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW
England
Email: hello@occupating.com