Atomise Privacy Policy
At Atomise, we prioritise your privacy and are committed to managing your personal data responsibly. As a consultancy offering a range of tech and consulting services, we process personal data to deliver tailored solutions to our clients and candidates.
When we refer to ‘we,’ ‘us,’ or ‘Atomise’ in this policy, we mean Atomise Limited.
To provide our services, Atomise may need to process personal data, including sensitive information, which means we act as a data controller. Whether you share your details with us via email, our website, or through other sources, we ensure your data is processed legally and transparently.
This policy outlines how we handle your personal data when providing our services, as well as how we use it to inform you of relevant opportunities.
1. Collection and Use of Personal Data
A. Purpose of Processing and Legal Basis
We collect and processes personal data to support our work-finding and contracting services. This may include contacting you about opportunities, evaluating your suitability, managing records, processing payments, and maintaining client relationships. We may also use your data for legal compliance, such as preventing fraud or meeting regulatory requirements.
We process your personal data based on the following:
- Your consent
- Legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Fulfillment of contractual obligations
B. Legitimate Interests
We process personal data where we have a legitimate business reason, ensuring it aligns with your expectations. Examples include:
- Keeping our records up to date
- Contacting you for relevant job or project opportunities
- Sharing your information with clients for suitable opportunities
C. Personal Data
Personal data includes any information that identifies you as an individual. This does not cover anonymised data. Some types of personal information are classified as “special category data,” requiring greater protection.
D. Special Category Data
Special category data includes sensitive personal information, such as ethnic background, health data, or religious beliefs. We process this data carefully and only when necessary, complying with all legal standards.
E. Criminal Offence
Data For certain roles, we may request a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Any criminal offence data is securely handled and stored for only as long as necessary.
F. Data Recipients
Your personal data may be shared with the following, when relevant:
- Clients for potential job or project opportunities
- Former employers for references
- Financial institutions for processing payments
- Legal advisors or regulatory bodies when required
2. International Data Transfers
In some cases, we may need to transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to deliver our services. When we do so, we ensure the necessary protections are in place to safeguard your data.
3. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure they align with legal and business needs. If we have not interacted with you for over a year, we will either seek your renewed consent or securely delete your data.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies help remember user preferences, enhance security, and provide analytical insights. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.
5. Your Data Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access and request a copy of your data
- The right to correct or update any inaccurate information
- The right to request the deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- The right to object to or restrict how we process your data
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
6. Queries or Complaints
If you have any concerns or questions regarding how we handle your personal data, feel free to contact our Data Protection Officer at hello@atomise.com. If you feel that your rights are not being respected, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or a relevant data protection authority.
We are dedicated to safeguarding your data and handling it with the utmost care and transparency. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please get in touch with us.