Group Enterprise SCIO

Building a Sustainable Community

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/10/2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to Group Enterprise SCIO (GESCIO). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you engage with our services, we might collect:

  • Contact Information (like your name, email address, phone number).
  • Demographic Information (such as postcode, preferences, interests).
  • Employment Information if you apply for our job training or employment programs.

Non-Personal Information: We also collect data about your device and how you use our website, which might include:

  • IP addresses, browser type, operating system, or your interaction with our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information for:

  • Providing Services: To deliver our community programs, workshops, and support services effectively.
  • Improving Services: To enhance user experience, analyse usage trends, and develop new programs.
  • Communication: To send updates about our programmes, events, newsletters, or respond to your inquiries.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or protect our rights.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us manage our operations or deliver our services.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • With Your Consent: If you’ve given us permission to share your data for specific purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data.
  • Regular security audits.
  • Training for staff on data protection.

6. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: Requesting what data we have about you.
  • Correction: Updating any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Asking us to delete your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Requesting us to stop processing your data.
  • Data Portability: Receiving your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us by email: office at group-enterprise.org.uk.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and understand usage patterns:

  • Essential Cookies for site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies to understand how our site is used.
  • Marketing Cookies to deliver relevant advertising.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site might contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of those sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us by email: office at group-enterprise.org.uk

By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Group Enterprise SCIO with your personal information.