Privacy Policy for StringsOfTalent.co.uk
Last updated: 26th March 2026
Website: https://stringsoftalent.co.uk
Controller: Strings of Talent
At StringsOfTalent.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data You Provide
We may collect personal data when you voluntarily submit it through forms on our site, such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Job application details
Messages you send
CVs/resumes you upload
Any other information you choose to provide
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical and usage information such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referrer URL
Device type
Analytics data from cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for purposes including:
To respond to your enquiries
To provide services (e.g., job alerts, talent services)
To send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
To improve and personalise our website
To analyse site usage
To comply with legal obligations
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent – You’ve agreed to us processing your data for a specific purpose (e.g., email newsletter).
Contract – Data processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or service you requested.
Legitimate Interests – We have a genuine business need to process certain data, provided it doesn’t outweigh your privacy rights.
Legal obligation – To comply with applicable laws or regulations.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our site:
Essential cookies – Required for core site functions.
Analytics cookies – To help us understand how our site is used (e.g., Google Analytics).
Optional marketing cookies – If you choose to opt in, to deliver personalised content.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third‑Party Services
To operate effectively, we may share information with trusted third‑party providers for services such as:
Website hosting and maintenance
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Email and communication tools
Form builders
Recruitment platforms (if any)
We only share the minimum necessary data and require these third parties to protect your information.
6. Email Communications
If you subscribe to emails or newsletters:
We will send you updates only with your consent.
You can opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
We will not send marketing emails without explicit consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, to deliver services, meet legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your data
Restrict or object to certain processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (when processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorised access.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for individuals aged 13 or over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have such data, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.