Privacy

Effective Date: 20/03/2025

Elevate 1000 Ltd (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website and participate in our services, including the Elevate 1000 initiative.

By using our services and submitting your information, you acknowledge that you accept the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Elevate 1000 Ltd
Studio G, 44 Simpson Street, Liverpool, England, L1 0AX
Company Registration Number: 1139 7949. VAT Reg No: 305 8157 12.
Email: info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
Phone: 0151 708 5775

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Data
  • Candidates: Name, contact details (email, phone, address), employment history, education, CV, LinkedIn profile, employment preferences, skills, and demographic data.
  • Employers: Company name, contact information, size, industry sector, location, hiring preferences, DEI goals, and primary contact details.
  • Community Organisations: Organisation name, type, location, contact details, descriptions of community members and services, partnership preferences, and primary contact details.
2.2 Technical and Usage Data
  • IP addresses, browser type, operating system, time zone settings, pages visited, and the links you click on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and facilitate services related to the Elevate 1000 initiative, including matching candidates to employment opportunities.
  • To process and respond to your enquiries and registrations.
  • To communicate updates, invitations, newsletters, and marketing materials about our services and events.
  • To manage and administer memberships, sponsorships, partnerships, and participation in Inclusive Companies initiatives (National Diversity Awards, Inclusive Awards, Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, Diversity Power List Directory, etc.).
  • To comply with our legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • For internal record keeping and analytical purposes to improve our services.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following cases:

  • Employers & Community Partners: To facilitate the matching of candidates with employers and community partners within Elevate 1000.
  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers assisting us with our business operations (e.g., website hosting, email marketing, data analysis).
  • Legal Obligations: If required to comply with the law, court orders, regulatory authorities, or to protect our rights and property.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include secure servers, encrypted storage, and access controls.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Although we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, including legal, regulatory, and business requirements.

  • Candidate Data: retained for up to two years after the last active engagement unless deletion is requested sooner.
  • Employer and Community Organisation Data: retained for the duration of active participation in our initiatives and for up to two years afterwards for record-keeping purposes.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable UK data protection laws, you have certain rights, including:

  • Right of Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or regulatory restrictions).
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Right to Restriction: You can request the restriction of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organisation.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk.

We will respond to your requests within one month, in accordance with the law.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We have no control over these websites and are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies directly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact:

Elevate 1000 Ltd
Studio G, 44 Simpson Street, Liverpool, England, L1 0AX
Email: info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
Phone: 0151 708 5775

12. Complaints

If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: ico.org.uk

Elevate 1000 Ltd
Registered in England No: 1139 7949. VAT Reg No: 305 8157 12.

By using our website or submitting your information, you acknowledge and accept this Privacy Policy.