1. Introduction

Welcome to Cowell HR (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR, Cookies and Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.cowell-hr.com, as well as your rights in relation to your personal data.
 
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data

We may collect and process the following data about you:

  Contact Information: name, email address, phone number.
  Professional Information: resume/CV, job title, employer, education, and work experience.
  Usage
  Data: information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system.
  Communication Data: details of your communication with us, including email correspondences and phone calls.

 
2.2 Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users, provide a better user experience, and improve our site. The types of cookies we use include:

  Essential Cookies: necessary for the operation of our website.
  Analytical/Performance Cookies: allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.
  Functionality Cookies: used to recognize you when you return to our website, enabling personalized content.

 
3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  To provide our services: processing job applications, matching candidates with job vacancies.
  To communicate with you: responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters and updates.
  To improve our website: monitoring and analyzing usage and trends to enhance user experience.
  To comply with legal obligations: adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

 
4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  Potential employers: sharing candidate information with potential employers for job matching purposes.
  Service providers: third parties that provide services to us, such as IT and system administration services.
  Legal authorities: if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

 
5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
 
6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  Access: request access to your personal data.
  Correction: request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  Deletion: request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  Objection: object to the processing of your personal data.
  Data Portability: request transfer of your personal data to another party.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@cowellgroup.com.
 
7. Cookies Management

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
 
8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies and Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.
 
9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies and Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

contact@cowell-hr.com

 

GDPR Compliance Statement

 
Introduction

At Cowell HR, we are committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to providing a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. This GDPR Compliance Statement outlines our commitment to privacy, transparency, and accountability in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
 
Who We Are

Cowell HR is a leading provider of human resources solutions, acting as both a data controller and data processor. Our responsibilities include managing and processing personal data of our clients, employees, and partners to deliver our HR services effectively.

 
Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding our GDPR compliance, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

Cowell HR

London, United Kingdom

contact@cowell-hr.com
 
Our Commitment to GDPR Compliance

Cowell HR is dedicated to safeguarding the personal information under our remit and has developed a data protection regime that is effective, fit for purpose, and demonstrates an understanding of, and appreciation for, the GDPR. We have implemented the following measures to ensure compliance:

  Data Protection Officer (DPO): We have appointed a DPO to oversee our data protection strategy and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
  Data Audit: We have conducted a comprehensive data audit to understand what personal data we hold, how it flows through our systems, and where our data processing practices might need improvement.
  Data Subject Rights: We respect and uphold the rights of data subjects, including the right to be informed, the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, the right to object, and the right to avoid automated decision-making.
  Safeguarding Measures: We have implemented robust technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  Processor Agreements: We ensure that all third-party processors we engage with are compliant with GDPR and adhere to our data protection standards.
  International Data Transfers: Where applicable, we have put in place appropriate safeguards to ensure that personal data transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is adequately protected.


Data Subject Rights

Cowell HR acknowledges and supports the following rights of data subjects:

•    The Right to Be Informed

•    The Right of Access

•    The Right to Rectification

•    The Right to Erasure

•    The Right to Restrict Processing

•    The Right to Data Portability

•    The Right to Object

•    The Right to Avoid Automated Decision-Making

 
Conclusion

Cowell HR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and privacy. We continually review and update our data protection practices to ensure ongoing compliance with the GDPR and to protect the rights and privacy of all individuals whose data we process. For any further information or to exercise your data subject rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@cowell-hr.com. This statement demonstrates Cowell HR’s commitment to GDPR compliance and provides transparency regarding our data protection practices.