Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/01/2025

Introduction

Welcome to Energy Skills Passport (“the Platform”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our Platform.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

1. Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, and industry.
Profile Details: Skills, qualifications, certifications, and employment history.
Contact Information: When you contact us for support or inquiries.

2. Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the Platform, and navigation paths.
Cookies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Platform Functionality: To provide, personalise, and improve the Platform’s features.
Account Management: To manage user profiles and enable seamless access to skills and job-related services.
Verification: To validate your certifications and qualifications.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and send important notifications.
Analytics: To monitor usage trends and enhance the Platform’s performance.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

With Employers or Organisations: If you choose to share your Skills Passport profile.
Service Providers: With trusted third parties that assist in Platform operations (e.g., hosting providers, verification partners).
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
Regular security audits and monitoring.
Controlled access to personal information.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Your Rights

As a user of the Platform, you have the following rights:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational requirements.
Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support.digital@3tglobal.com.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account, your personal data will be securely removed, except where retention is required by law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please review it periodically.