Data Protection and Privacy Policy for ESD
1. Introduction
This Data Protection and Privacy Policy explains how ESD ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, processes, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.esd.scot website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by ESD.
2. Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users when they submit their CVs on our Site. This may include, but is not limited to, names, email addresses, mailing addresses, and phone numbers. Users can visit our Site anonymously, but they must provide personal identification information to submit a CV. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us.
3. How We Use Collected Information
ESD uses Users' personal information exclusively for processing and responding to CV submissions and related inquiries. We do not use this information for any other purposes, nor do we share it with third parties for advertising or marketing.
4. Data Storage and Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information stored on our Site.
5. User Rights
Users have the right to access their personal data, request corrections or deletions, and object to data processing as per GDPR regulations. Requests for access, correction, or deletion can be made through our Site or by contacting us directly.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
ESD has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect.
7. Handling of General Inquiries
When Users submit a general inquiry through our Site, we collect the information they provide in the inquiry form, which may include their name, email address, and any other information they choose to include in their message. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to the inquiry and addressing any follow-up questions or concerns the User may have. We treat information provided in general inquiries with the same level of security and confidentiality as CV submissions. This information is not used for marketing purposes, nor is it shared with third parties for such purposes. Users who submit inquiries can also request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data provided through the inquiry form, in accordance with GDPR regulations and the rights outlined in Section 5 of this policy.
8. Sharing Information with Parent Companies
In certain circumstances, ESD may share the personal information collected from Users with our parent companies, Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited and MWH Treatment. This sharing of information will be limited to purposes directly related to the services provided by ESD, such as for processing and evaluating CV submissions, responding to general inquiries, and other operational needs. We ensure that Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited and MWH Treatment adhere to similar standards of data protection and confidentiality as ESD. Users' personal information will be handled with the same level of security and respect for privacy, in accordance with GDPR regulations and this privacy policy.
9. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at info@esd.scot.
This document was last updated on 21 November 2023.