Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how MyKindaCrowd Limited,trading as Connectr, uses and shares personal data, such as your full name,email address, mailing address, telephone number, your online activity, or yourIP Address. The Term “User” refers to a Visitor or a Member. This PrivacyPolicy applies to the services offered by Connectr both offline and online,including any Connectr branded URLs (the “Connectr Websites”), the Connectrapplication developer service and other features (for example, music and videoembedded players), Connectr mobile services, and any other features, content,or applications offered from time to time by Connectr in connection with theConnectr Websites (collectively, the “Connectr Services”).

It also applies to the gathering of data by Connectr as thedata controller via Websites built for – or operated by – its clients,typically where you give Connectr consent to get in touch with you in relationto potential career opportunities.

This Privacy Policy primarily applies to people who seek ourservices and their mentors who may be acting independently or are affiliatedwith various organisations. Please note that our umbrella Connectrsspecifically involve mentors from different companies and affiliations.

If the relevant information cannot be found elsewhere, e.g.from an employer’s Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy also applies in othersituations where we process personal data, for example when you attend an eventand leave your contact details for us to get in touch, when a teacherrecommends us to get in touch with you, or where we process the data pertainingto our clients’ personnel.

The Connectr Services are hosted in the UK. We may transferyour data to a third country based on a valid transfer mechanism such asStandard Contract Clauses.

Connectr uses commercially reasonable administrative,technical, personnel and physical measures to safeguard personal data in itspossession against loss, theft and unauthorised use, disclosure ormodification.

The Connectr websites are general audience sites. However,our young people’s audience may include under 18s.

From time to time, Connectr may modify this Privacy Policyto reflect the changes in our services, our practices, industry initiatives orchanges in the law. It is therefore important that you review this PrivacyPolicy regularly to ensure you are updated as to any changes.

Collection of personal data on Connectr Services

Connectr processes personal data as part of entering intoand performing the contract it has with the User. This contract is governed bythe Connectr Terms and Conditions.

The processing of special categories of data is required forConnectr to carry out its business model through workplace diversity, throughrecruitment and equal opportunities.

The submission of special categories of data is voluntaryand subject to consent, and the data subject is able to review and amend itspreference as well as withdraw consent at any time. Where you have a Connectrprofile this can be done by clicking on your profile you can make changes toyour data/ consent. If you are participating in a service without an onlineprofile, you can contact Connectr representative, or team@connectr.com, toamend the information given. Removing consent will not affect the processingbefore such removal.

Connectr uses an algorithm to match you with the mentorsmost suitable for you based on the personal data you provide to us, such usregarding your experience, education, and location.

Whereyou participate on a call, we may use third-party tools such as call orAI-based transcription providers. You should request the latter to be turnedoff if you intend to share any particularly sensitive information.

Where you participate in Connectr services

Connectr may collect personal data from you if you choose toparticipate in Connectr Services activities like competitions, job application,surveys, and event registration because you want us to supply you withservices, newsletters, or information, or in connection with content orsuggestions you submit to Connectr for review.

Where you are a Member or user of a Connectr websiteConnectr collects your email address, first and last name, mobile number andmay also ask for gender, and ethnicity from you in order to register you as aMember (“Registration Data”). Connectr cannot register you as a Member withoutthis information. All other information you provide during the Connectrregistration or that you post on the Connectr website is voluntary.

In addition, Connectr collects other personal data includingIP address, browsing data, user analytics data that is generally used inaggregate format, and browser type. This data is used to manage and improve theConnectr Services, track usage, and for security purposes.

Some data is processed based on Connectr’s legitimateinterest and for the purposes of enhancing the website performance, websitevisitor and logs for cybersecurity/error tracking and fraud preventionpurposes.

Connectr Members may also choose to provide or storeadditional data in their profiles, including but not limited to date of birth,interests, hobbies, lifestyle choices, groups with whom they are affiliated(schools, companies), videos and/or pictures, bulletins or personal statements(collectively “Profile Information”). The Profile Information in a Member’sprofile is provided at his or her sole discretion. Consent for the processingof such information may be removed by removing such information from theprofile. In the case that MKF provides publicly facing profile pages, please beaware that any information posted to these will be accessible. For users, theinformation that will normally show (but not limited to) is your First Name andSurname; for a Mentor user the following will show (but not limited to): FirstName, Surname, Job Title, Job Bio, any filters and your profile image.

Profile Information located on private profiles can beaccessed by Connectr at all times. This access for Connectr is limited to:Connectr Managers (i.e. in the case of multi-client connectrs or connectrswhere the client wants us to be controllers for some reason); Connectrtechnical staff managing the platform, including contractors, and occasionallyauditors for the purpose of ongoing information security.

If Connectr obtains personal data from a third party, suchas a teacher, our use of that information is also governed by this PrivacyPolicy. Where we obtain your information from a teacher to whom you haveexpressed your interest in Connectr, we will only keep this information for alimited time based on our legitimate interest in order to get in touch withyou.

We process your contributions to the forums and one-to-onemessages with your mentors. Both of these types of communications may from timeto time be moderated and your identity checked even if your post is anonymous,subject to our legitimate interest to ensure child safety, lawfulness, decencyor fairness of communications not being overridden by your rights, notably yourright to privacy and freedom of expression.

Personal data about you may be used to customiseopportunities and services from Connectr to those we believe are aligned withyour interests. Connectr may, based on your personal data, customise theadvertising and marketing messages you receive on Connectr, or may work withour clients to do so. You may object to such profiling by sending us an emailat team@connectr.com

Data captured from research surveys and other researchactivities will be stored and maintained by Connectr for research purposesonly. Your name and image will not be used for any other purpose. We will getinformed consent from each individual involved in research.

Connectr determines the purposes of collection, use anddisclosure of the Registration Data and Profile Information you provide and, assuch, is considered the data controller of this information. However, Connectrmay in some cases act as the data processor to our clients. Where Connectr isthe processor, this Privacy Policy does not apply.

Cookies

Essential & Performance Cookies

Cookies are small bits of information that Connectr placeson your computer. Some cookies are essential for the basic functionality of ourwebsites. They let you do things like log in, move from page to page, and useour interactive features. You can’t choose to turn off these cookies. Withoutthem, our platform won’t work properly and we won’t be able to fix any errors.

We also use cookies to run essential analytics and testing tools. These tools measure and improve how our website performs and makes sure that it meets your needs, and that we are always providing the best experience possible for our members.

The following cookies that are essential for the functioning of Connectr Services:

• Datadog

• Identity

• Connectr cookie to record cookie consent

You can program your computer to warn you each time a cookieis being sent, block third party cookies or block all cookies. However, by blocking all cookies you may not have access to certain features on the Connectr Services.

Cookies that measure Product/Website use

We use Google Analytics and Hotjar to measure how you usethe website and our Product Connectr so we can improve it based on user needs.We do not allow Google to use or share the data about how you use this site.

Google Analytics and Hotjar sets cookies that store information about your visits that cannot readily be linked to your identity such as your name or contact details, but cannot be deemed fully anonymised due to our ability to sometimes identify you in combination with other information you have provided to us, such as on your profile. The following information is gathered:

• how you got to the site

• the pages you visit, and how long you spend on each page

• what you click on while you are visiting the site

You can choose to switch these cookies off.

Advertising & Targeting Cookies

(For Marketing Sites Only ‘https://talent-tech.connectr.com/’)

We never show adverts from third parties on our website.However, we do advertise our own products and services, and you may see our adverts around the internet too. We use cookies to measure how well our adverts do and to make sure they’re useful to you – based on what kind of content you read the most.

Some cookies tell us where you saw a particular advert andhelp us limit the number of times you see it.

We link to a number of external websites where you can buyproducts or services that we feature on our site. When you click on a link, wemay earn commission and your activity may be tracked using cookies.

We also use cookies to make the content in our emails and newsletters more relevant to you.

The following cookies for these purposes are only live on https://talent-tech.connectr.com/:

• Zoho

• Salesforce

• Google Ads

You can choose to switch all these cookies off.

Connectr’s use and sharing of personal data

Connectr will only provide access to third partiespotentially interested in employing you under the following conditions: if youhave signed up to receive Connectr marketing communications because you want tobe contacted by employers or people offering employability opportunities. Thismight happen because you have accepted this in your profile on a Connectrwebsite; if you have signed up to receive newsletters about opportunities; ifyou have consented during e.g. a telephone interview to hear about futureopportunities. In some cases, we use legitimate interest to contact you if youhave publicly available information as a Careers Leader or Head of Talent,where our services can support you. We may further share your data with eventorganisers in relation to the events or types of events you have signed up for.

Connectr may share your data with storage, analytics,marketing, management services and communications providers.

Third party services are used for single sign-on, customer relationship management and evaluation tools.

There may be instances when Connectr may access or disclose personal data: (i) protect or defend the legal rights or property of Connectr, our Affiliated Companies or their employees, agents and contractors (including enforcement of our agreements); (ii) protect the safety and security of Users of the Connectr Services or members of the public including acting in urgent circumstances; (iii) protect against fraud; or (iv) comply with the law or legal process. In addition, if Connectr sells all or part of its business or makes a sale or transfer of all or a material part of its assets or is otherwise involved in a merger or transfer of all or a material part of its business, Connectr may transfer your personal data to the party or parties involved in the transaction as part of that transaction.

Connectr general standard is to store personal data fortwelve months after the close of the Connectr service or activity.

Research surveys and other research data will be stored by Connectr for no longer than 5 years.

Your rights

For how to access, correct or change your preferencesregarding your personal data and how to contact Connectr about privacyconcerns, please see below:

Whenever possible, Connectr members may review theregistration data we maintain about them in our records. We will correct anypersonal data a member informs us is incorrect. If you are a member, you canview and change your registration data, member preferences and profileinformation by logging into your account and accessing “Settings”.

If you ask Connectr to stop using your personal data,Connectr will honour that request while retaining only any record of yourpersonal information that is necessary to comply with applicable law, toprevent fraud, or to make-/defend against legal claims.

By the sending of an email to the following addressteam@connectr.com, you may exercise the following rights:

- the right to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed, and, where that is the case, access to the personal data

- the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning the user, including the right to have incomplete personal data completed; The right to rectify your data that is incorrect;

- the right of restriction of processing, where the data is wrongfully processed but should not be erased for a reason listed in Article 18 (1) GDPR;

- the right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)will be exercised by deactivating the account via your profile page. Following account deactivation, a principle of anonymisation is applied, based onConnectr’s legitimate interest to keep statistical data for its own analytics.

- the right to object to the processing based on our legitimate interest and for direct marketing purposes, subject to Article21 GDPR;

- the right to port your data.

Our newsletter is sent to you if you have expressed interest in our services. You have the right to object to such direct marketing immediately when you first communicate your email to us, by clicking an ‘unsubscribe’ link in any newsletter, or by emailing us at any time at team@connectr.com.

If you have any questions or concerns about our DataProtection Policies, please do contact our Data Protection Officer atdpo@aphaia.co.uk. If you are not happy with the way we process your data, youmay complain to the Information Commissioner at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint

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