Privacy Policy – Kickstartc

Our Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2021

Kickstart Connections Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data when you visit https://kickstartc.co.uk or use our services.

Information we collect

Contact details: name, email address, telephone number, organisation and job title.
Registration data: details provided when you register as a student, employer or college partner (e.g. course, availability, placement preferences).
Communications: records of correspondence and any information you provide when you contact us.
Technical & usage data: IP address, cookie identifiers, pages visited and other analytics data collected automatically.

How we use your information

We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To register and administer users, process applications and arrange placements.
- To match students with employers and to communicate placement details.
- To provide support and monitor placement progress.
- To improve our services, troubleshoot issues and conduct analytics.
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful processing bases may include:
- Contractual necessity (to fulfil placement or service agreements).
- Legitimate interests (to run and improve our services).
- Consent (where you have opted in to marketing or optional features).
- Legal compliance (where required by law).

Data sharing and disclosures

We may share personal data with:
- Partner employers and colleges to arrange placements.
- Service providers (e.g. hosting, email, analytics) who process data on our behalf under contract.
- Law enforcement or regulators where required by law.

International transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms permitted under data protection law).

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Typical retention periods will depend on the nature of the data and the reason it was collected (for example, active placement records may be retained for the duration of the placement and a reasonable period afterward).

Your rights

You have a number of rights under UK data protection law, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of data in certain circumstances.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kickstartc.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our website and to gather usage data. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy (if available).

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Kickstart Connections Ltd
Address: Airport House Purley Way Croydon CR0 0XZ
Email: privacy@kickstartc.co.uk