Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how OpenSourced utilises and safeguards the information you provide when using our website. OpenSourced may modify this policy periodically by revising this page. We recommend periodically reviewing this page to ensure your continued satisfaction with any alterations made.

Who has control over the data you share with us?

OpenSourced Limited is registered as a data controller in the United Kingdom in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. We guarantee that the information you provide us is handled in a fair and lawful manner, with expertise and diligence, and is exclusively used for the purposes specified in this policy.

Information We Gather

• Full name and occupational designation
• Contact details, including email addresses.
• Resumés, academic records, employment background, and referrals
• Demographic details, such as postal codes, preferences, and interests
• Any other information pertinent to customer surveys or promotions

How do we source your personal information?

• Directly from you: This includes the information you provide while in pursuit of new opportunities and during the various recruitment stages.
• Through intermediaries or third parties representing your interests, such as Contractors Limited Company.
• From publicly accessible outlets, which may encompass:
  • LinkedIn
  • Job boards
  • Websites
• By way of recommendations or referrals, either through word of mouth or endorsements. This could come from a friend, a previous employer, a former colleague, or even your current employer.

The Purpose of Information Collection

OpenSourced gathers your personal information to facilitate the provision of employment intermediary services. We strictly collect only the personal data necessary for delivering and supervising this service for your benefit.

How We Utilise the Information We Gather

• To comprehend your requirements and enhance the quality of our recruitment services.
• To forward your details to clients for job applications or to assess your eligibility for job positions.
• To share information about potential talent profiles that align with your business needs.
• We may disclose your personal data to our business partners, professional advisors, suppliers, and subcontractors as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.
• In cases where you are a client, we may share your personal information with candidates we offer consultancy services to, solely for the purpose of conducting our activities.
• We may use the data to refine and enhance our products and services.
• With your consent, we may periodically send promotional emails regarding new products, events, special offers, or other information we believe may be of interest to you, using the email address you have provided.
• We seek to utilise your information for market research and may contact you via email, phone, fax, or mail if you have granted us consent to do so. This aids us in tailoring our website to align with your interests.

Upon Providing Your Information to OpenSourced

When you share your CV, register as a job seeker, or submit a job application, you grant us permission to recommend relevant job opportunities to you through your chosen communication channel, whether it be email or telephone.

Security

At OpenSourced, we are dedicated to ensuring the security of your information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial protocols to protect and secure the information we gather online.

How We Utilise Cookies

At OpenSourced, we use cookies, which are small files seeking your permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you grant permission, the file is added, and the cookie assists in analyzing web traffic or notifying you when you visit a specific site. Cookies enable web applications to cater to your individual preferences, needs, likes, and dislikes by collecting and remembering information about your choices.

We employ traffic log cookies to pinpoint the pages that receive the most attention. This allows us to assess data related to web page traffic and enhance our website to better suit customer requirements. Please note that we exclusively utilise this information for statistical analysis, and subsequently, the data is purged from our system.

In summary, cookies enable us to offer you an improved website experience by enabling us to monitor which pages are valuable to you and which are not. It’s important to note that a cookie does not provide us with access to your computer or any information about you, beyond the data you choose to share with us.

You have the option to accept or decline cookies. While most web browsers automatically accept cookies, you can generally adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this choice may limit your ability to fully utilise the website.

Links to External Websites

OpenSourced’s website may include links to other websites that might be of interest to you. However, once you use these links to exit our site, it’s important to understand that we have no control over the content of those external websites. Consequently, we cannot assume responsibility for the safeguarding and privacy of any information you may provide while visiting such sites, as they operate under their respective privacy statements. We advise exercising caution and reviewing the privacy statement relevant to the particular website in question.

What Are Your Rights?

At OpenSourced, we respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. We will not sell, share, or disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent, except when required by law. If you express your interest, we may use your personal information to provide you with promotional details about third-party offers that we believe could be of interest to you.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you have the right to request details about the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to receive a copy of this information, please direct your request to OpenSourced Limited (14076697).

If, at any point, you believe that the information we have about you is inaccurate, you have the right to review and, if necessary, correct or delete this data. If you wish to voice a concern regarding how we handle your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Point of Contact, Kashif Ali, at Kashif.ali@opensourced.tech who will thoroughly investigate the matter.

Should you be dissatisfied with our response or believe that we are not processing your personal data in compliance with the law, you have the option to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Your privacy and data protection are of utmost importance to us, and we are here to ensure that your rights are upheld.