Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/11/2024

Phigz Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you use CheckMyRef (“Platform”) and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Data Controller Information

Phigz Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any inquiries, you can contact us: Address: 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom. | Email: privacy@checkmyref.com

Personal Data We Collect

Data You Provide to Us:

We may collect and process the following personal data about you: Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password. Profile Details: Employment history, references, and other details you choose to upload. Payment Information: If you make a payment through the Platform, we collect billing details (processed securely by third-party payment providers).

Data We Collect Automatically:

Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device details, and pages accessed. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our [Cookie Policy] for more details.

Data from Third Parties:

Information from references or employers you invite to interact with your profile.

How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Account Creation and Authentication: To register and manage your account. Service Delivery: To facilitate reference checks, provide user support, and enable communication between users. Improvement and Personalization: To analyse usage trends and enhance user experience. Legal Compliance: To comply with our legal obligations and protect our rights.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Contractual Necessity: Processing your data to fulfil our contractual obligations to you. Legitimate Interests: Enhancing our services, ensuring security, and preventing fraud. Consent: For specific purposes, such as marketing, where you have provided explicit consent. Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Sharing

We may share your data with: Third-Party Service Providers: To facilitate payments, hosting, and analytics. Employers and References: As part of the Platform’s services. Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or to enforce our legal rights. We ensure that any third parties processing your data comply with GDPR and implement appropriate safeguards.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as: Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate data protection standards by the European Commission.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Cancellation and Termination

Your Rights Under GDPR, you have the following rights: Access: Request access to your personal data. Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data. Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”). Restriction: Restrict processing of your data. Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes. Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in Section 1.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Complaints

If you believe we have breached GDPR or other data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

Contact Details for ICO:

Website: https://ico.org.uk/ | Phone: 0303 123 1113

Acknowledgment and Consent

By using CheckMyRef, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and processing of your data as described.

By using CheckMyRef, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and processing of your data as described.