0131 516 3110 ContractorCare@TheOffice-Online.com Refer a Friend Request an Illustration Umbrella Contracts Ltd. Privacy Policy At Umbrella Contracts Ltd, we want you to know that you are in control of any personal data that we may collect from you. Security and accuracy of the data you share with us is a priority, and we take the responsibility very seriously. We want to assure you that your data is safe and secure with us, and we’d like to illustrate exactly how and why we use it to better service your needs. What data do we collect? To accurately serve your needs we’ll need to collect various pieces of personal information from you. Due to the nature of our business these may include financial and vocational details at the time of application – here’s what you can expect to be asked for: Your main contact details: name, address, phone numbers, email address. Should you wish to join Umbrella Contracts as an employee we will also require documentation to prove your identity, right to work in the UK and address Further details necessary to arrange your employment with us: National Insurance Number, Next of Kin, Job Title, rate of pay, frequency of payments, the name of the agency you may be affiliated with. Details required to make payments to you: Your bank details and current tax code. The above details could be collected in a variety of secure ways, but in the majority of cases will be via phone or through one of our secure web portals. If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence along with details of your visits to our site including, but not limited to, web server statistics, traffic data, location data and details of the web pages and resources that you access. Should we engage you in a marketing context we may also collect the data of the following context: Proficiency of emails that you may receive from us i.e. did you open the correspondence; did you click on any links within. Your feedback and contributions to voluntary customer surveys and questionnaires. How and why we use personal data We have a few reasons to use and store your personal data We require your personal details in order to legally verify your identity, meaning we’re able to employ you. To accurately pay owed monies to you and to process deductions including tax and national insurance on your behalf. To process and provide accurate pay illustrations upon your request. To let you know about offers and pertinent information that may apply to your contracting situation. To create and recommend future initiatives and products that may be of interest to you. To provide you with relevant and appropriate marketing communications. To invite you to partake in customer surveys and questionnaires. We need to use your personal data in these ways to provide a thorough service to you, and to keep you up to speed with new initiatives and products that may be of benefit. We also need to keep our business practices relevant and competitive, your feedback is a necessity in doing just that. Ultimately, we want to create a more personalized experience for you as a customer. Sharing personal data with other service providers In certain circumstances, the sharing of your personal data is necessary for us to competently provide our service to you. This type of arrangement may involve your recruitment agency, end client or similar. When we share personal data with these companies we do so in a secure manner, require them to keep it safe, and ask that they do not use your personal data for their own marketing purposes. Along with your agency or end client we also work with external companies that provide the following services: Contractor, consultancy, advice and guidance. Outsourced illustration and marketing services. Limited company formation, self-assessment, accountancy and payroll provision. Any of these companies will only receive personal data if there is justifiable reason for them to have the information, and only following acceptance of a conditional contract with U.C.L. For example, should your employed situation require attention from an accountancy perspective we may share your details securely with an agreed limited company accountancy platform. You’ll remain informed throughout. The only other reason we may share your information with an outside organization would be if the law or a public authority says we must share your personal data. Sharing personal data with your agency or end client In certain circumstances, the sharing of your personal data will be required due to contractual obligations with your agency or end client. This is necessary for us to continue providing our service to you. This type of arrangement may involve sharing a payslip with your recruitment agency, end client or their auditors when requested. When we share personal data with these companies we do so in a secure manner, require them to keep it safe, and ask that they do not use your personal data for their own marketing purposes. We will also keep you informed of these requests. Where your agency or end client engages with us through our pre-registration service, our contractual obligations require that your payslips are shared with your agency or end client on a weekly basis for auditing purposes. You will be notified at signup where this service is in effect. Payslips are shared in a secure manner through individual agency portals. Marketing and market research This section explains the choices you have when it comes to receiving marketing communications and taking part in market research. You have the choice to opt-in to any marketing communication that may be relevant to your situation. When you register your interest in our services we’ll ask if you would like to be a part of our future marketing, if you agree at the time you will be added to our regular distribution list – please note you can change your marketing preferences anytime by emailing us a request: contractorcare@theoffice-online.com. We’re also constantly seeking refinement within our services and products; therefore, we may choose to contact you for market research purposes. Again, you can choose to withdraw your contact details from this aspect of our business development if you wish, by emailing us at: contractorcare@theoffice-online.com Your rights Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you have the right to see the personal data we hold about you. This is called a Subject Access Request. If you would like a copy of the personal data we hold about you, please email us: Entitle your email Subject Access Request and send to: contractorcare@theoffice-online.com. The law allows us to charge a ’reasonable fee’ for the administrative costs of complying with a request if it is manifestly unfounded or excessive, or if an individual requests further copies of their data. Should this be the case, our policy is a fee of £10. We want to make sure that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and up to date. If any of the details are incorrect, please let us know and we will amend them. You are able to exercise your “Right to be forgotten”, requesting this service will result in the removal of all correspondence and data points that we hold on you as a company, including the request itself. To contact our data controller directly please make an enquiry to the attention of K. Brisco – U.C.L. Data Controller at contractorcare@theoffice-online.com. If you have any general questions about how we collect, store and use personal data please contact us, we’re here to help! 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