1. Introduction
Avantisea Ltd is a UK-based candidate-first platform designed to help individuals discover job and volunteering opportunities. We work with recruitment agencies, employers, and individual users to facilitate meaningful connections. This GDPR Compliance Policy outlines our commitment to protecting personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR regulations.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all personal data processed by Avantisea, including data from job seekers, volunteers, recruitment agencies, employers, and website users located in the UK and EU.
3. Data Collection
Avantisea collects personal data including but not limited to:- Identity data (name, date of birth, gender)- Contact data (email, phone number, location)- Profile data (CV, education, work history, volunteering experience)- Technical data (IP address, device type, browser type)- Location data (with user consent)- Social media data (if linked)- Recruitment agency data (agency contact details, job listings)
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
Avantisea processes personal data under the following lawful bases:- Consent: For marketing communications and optional features.- Contract: To provide services to users and recruitment partners.- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.- Legitimate interest: To improve services and ensure platform security.
5. Data Subject Rights
Individuals have the following rights under GDPR:- Right to access- Right to rectification- Right to erasure- Right to restrict processing- Right to data portability- Right to object- Right to withdraw consent at any time
6. Data Sharing
Avantisea shares personal data only with:- Recruitment agencies and employers (with user consent)- Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, verification)- Legal authorities when required by lawWe do not sell or trade personal data for commercial purposes.
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or EU, Avantisea ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
8. Data Security
Avantisea uses encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect personal data. Regular audits and staff training are conducted to maintain data security.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Users may request deletion of their data, subject to legal retention requirements.
10. Data Protection Officer
Avantisea has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee GDPR compliance.
Contact: London
11. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact
Email: info@avantisea.uk
Address: London