Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5 June 2025

1. Introduction

At STEM Connections Ltd ("we", "us", "our"), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By accessing or using our website (www.stemconnections.co.uk) and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

STEM Connections Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our company details are:

• Company Name: STEM Connections Ltd
• Company Number: 16356547
• Registered Address: Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester, England, M4 6JG
• Director: James William Miller
• Email: info@stemconnections.co.uk
• Phone: 07577171211

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Professional Information: CVs, employment history, qualifications, skills, and references.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our recruitment and volunteering services.
• To match candidates with potential employers.
• To communicate with you regarding job opportunities, events, and updates.
• To manage our relationship with you, including notifying you about changes to our services or policies.
• To improve our website, services, and user experiences.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit permission to process your data for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Potential employers or clients for recruitment purposes.
• Service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, marketing agencies).
• Regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or other third parties where required by law.

We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encryption protocols.
• Access controls and authentication measures.
• Regular security assessments and updates.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purposes of processing.

10. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another party.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and for marketing purposes. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: info@stemconnections.co.uk
• Phone: 07577171211
• Postal Address: Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester, England, M4 6JG

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