Privacy Policy

Why we ask for and how we use your data

At Growth Department, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller
Growth Department is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when contacting us or submitting your CV.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.

  • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

3. How We Collect Your Data
We use different methods to collect data from and about you, including:

  • Direct Interactions: You may provide personal data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email, or otherwise.

  • Automated Technologies or Interactions: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This is done using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

  • To respond to inquiries or applications you submit.

  • To review and assess your suitability for potential future roles within our company.

  • To improve our website and tailor it to your preferences.

  • To administer and protect our business and this website.

  • To use data analytics to improve our website, products/services, and customer experiences.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: Where you have provided your consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.

  • Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers, professional advisers, or regulatory authorities when required. All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

7. International Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK. If this changes in the future, we will ensure all transfers comply with UK data protection laws.

8. Data Security
We have implemented robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your data. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Your Legal Rights
You have the following rights under UK data protection law:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Request correction of your personal data.

  • Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to processing of your personal data.

  • Request restriction of processing.

  • Request transfer of your personal data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@growthdepartment.co.uk.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here, with the revision date updated. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: