Privacy Notice
How ConSolves collects, uses and protects personal information.
Last updated: [DATE]
Draft — this document has not been reviewed by a solicitor and must be reviewed by a suitably qualified UK solicitor before public launch.
1. WHO WE ARE
ConSolves is operated by:
[LEGAL BUSINESS NAME]
[REGISTERED ADDRESS]
Contact:
[PRIVACY EMAIL]
2. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
Depending on how you use ConSolves, information may include:
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
- name
- phone number
- account credentials
- account type
PROFILE INFORMATION
- trade
- skills
- experience
- business information
- qualifications
- training
- availability
- profile photograph where provided
JOB INFORMATION
- job descriptions
- location
- dates
- price/payment basis
- work requirements
- uploaded photographs
- safety information
COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
- contact preferences
- information necessary to facilitate connections
- reports and complaints
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- IP address
- browser/device information
- security logs
- usage information
- cookies and similar technologies where applicable
VERIFICATION INFORMATION
Where verification features are introduced, information may include identity, business, qualification or tax-related information.
We will only collect information that is necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We may use information to:
- create and manage accounts
- display profiles and job listings
- facilitate connections
- provide requested communication features
- operate and secure the platform
- investigate reports
- prevent fraud and abuse
- verify information where applicable
- meet legal obligations
- comply with lawful requests
- meet tax or regulatory reporting obligations where applicable
- improve the platform
- communicate with users about their accounts
4. LEGAL BASES
Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on:
- performance of a contract
- legitimate interests
- legal obligation
- consent
Where consent is relied upon, users can withdraw it where applicable.
5. WHO WE SHARE INFORMATION WITH
Information may be shared with:
- another ConSolves user where necessary to facilitate a connection and where permitted
- service providers helping operate ConSolves
- hosting and infrastructure providers
- security providers
- communication providers
- professional advisers
- regulators or authorities where legally required
- HMRC where digital-platform reporting obligations apply
We do not sell personal information simply for advertising purposes.
6. CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone numbers and email addresses should not be publicly displayed unless the user deliberately chooses to make them public.
Where users connect, contact information may be shared according to the user's chosen communication method and applicable platform functionality.
7. HMRC / TAX INFORMATION
If ConSolves is required to comply with digital-platform reporting obligations, we may need to collect and verify information about reportable sellers and provide information to HMRC.
This may include information such as:
- legal name
- address
- date of birth
- tax identification information
- business details
- relevant transaction information
Such information will not be displayed publicly.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, including legal, accounting, security and regulatory requirements.
Specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.
9. SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information.
However, no internet service can guarantee absolute security.
10. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights including:
- access
- correction
- deletion
- restriction
- objection
- data portability
- withdrawal of consent
You may contact:
[PRIVACY EMAIL]
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office.
11. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Where personal information is transferred outside the UK, we will use appropriate safeguards where required by applicable data-protection law.
12. CHANGES
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.
The latest version will display the "Last updated" date.