empower2teach Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

 

empower2teach Ltd is registered in England and Wales (Company No. [Insert Number]) and acts as the Data Controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@empower2teach.com.

 

1. Information We Collect:

We collect and process personal data from you when you register or interact with us through our website.

 

A. Initial Registration: When registering, we may collect your name, address, email address, telephone number, CV, job and salary preferences, marital status, dependents, education and training history, and communication logs.

 

B. After Securing Employment: When you secure employment through empower2teach, we may collect passport details, date of birth, National Insurance number, DBS checks, medical information (where relevant), references, employment offers, and payroll data.

 

C. Third-Party Processors: To manage and deliver our services effectively, empower2teach uses trusted third-party platforms that process and store data securely on our behalf:

- Zoho – for customer relationship management, candidate tracking, and internal communication.

- Google Drive – for secure document storage and management. These providers act as data processors and are contractually bound to follow UK GDPR standards and our written instructions.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We process your information to:

- Provide and personalise our recruitment services

- Match you to suitable vacancies

- Communicate with you about roles and updates

- Verify your eligibility to work

- Comply with legal and security requirements

- Process payroll where applicable

 

We will only share your CV or other information with potential employers after obtaining your explicit consent.​

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you register, submit a CV, or agree to be contacted.

• Contract – to perform recruitment or employment-related services at your request.

• Legal obligation – to comply with UK law (e.g., right-to-work checks).

• Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our services efficiently and securely.
   

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, we retain data for up to 24 months after your last interaction with us unless you request deletion earlier.

 

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for details about how cookies are used and how you can manage your preferences.

 

6. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely on servers located in England and through our trusted third-party partners (Zoho and Google Drive). We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately at info@empower2teach.com.

 

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be shared with schools or education organisations located outside the UK to facilitate job applications. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure that it is protected using adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

 

8. Disclosure of Information

We will never sell your data. Information will only be disclosed to:

- Prospective employers (with your consent)

- Legal or regulatory bodies where required by law

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Medical data is reviewed solely to prevent discrimination and ensure workplace suitability.

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9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, and to receive it in a portable format. You can exercise these rights by contacting info@empower2teach.com. We will respond within three working days.

 

10. Your Right to Complain

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first. If you remain dissatisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) via www.ico.org.uk.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

 

12. Unsubscribe or Delete Your Account

You can unsubscribe from communications or request account deletion by emailing info@empower2teach.com. We will confirm within three working days.

 

13. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to partner or third-party websites. Once you leave our site, you are subject to their privacy policies.

 

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting the updated version on our website.

 

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:

empower2teach Ltd

Email: info@empower2teach.com