Privacy Policy

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UK & Ireland Users

1. Who We Are

9 Global Careers Limited provides professional training, career development, employability support, and recruitment-related services to individuals in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Website: https://9globalcareers.com

We act as a data controller for the personal data collected through this website and our services.


2. Data Protection Framework

We process personal data in accordance with:

  • UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK users)

  • EU GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (Ireland users)

Where standards differ, we apply safeguards to ensure lawful, fair, and transparent processing.


3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Identity data (name, date of birth where required)

  • Contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Education, qualifications, CVs, employment history

  • Career preferences and training progress

  • Application and placement-related information

  • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, device data)

We only collect data that is relevant and necessary for our services.


4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Deliver training programmes and learning resources

  • Provide career guidance, employability, and recruitment support

  • Assess suitability for placements or opportunities

  • Communicate updates, support, and service information

  • Maintain website security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations


5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you voluntarily submit information or opt in

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver services

  • Legal obligation – where required by law or regulation

  • Legitimate interests – including service improvement, recruitment matching, and website security


6. Recruitment, Training & Placement Services

As part of our careers and recruitment support:

  • Personal data may be shared with training providers, tutors, employers, or placement partners where relevant

  • Data is shared only where necessary and subject to confidentiality

  • We do not guarantee employment and do not force employers to hire candidates

We do not sell or trade personal data.


7. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Approved comments may display your profile image publicly.


8. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract location data from uploaded images.


9. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to improve user experience.

Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential cookies – required for security and site functionality

  • Preference cookies – remember your details and settings

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the website

Login & Content Cookies

  • Temporary cookies are used to test browser compatibility

  • Login cookies last up to two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)

  • Editing or publishing content may set a short-term cookie

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.


10. Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded content (videos, articles, learning tools). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly.

These third parties may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies.


11. Who We Share Data With

We may share data with:

  • Training providers and tutors

  • Employers and placement partners

  • Website hosting, email, IT, and spam-prevention providers

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.


12. International Data Transfers

Some data may be processed outside the UK or Ireland by trusted service providers. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)


13. Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely

  • Registered user data is retained for as long as necessary to provide services

  • Data required for legal or regulatory purposes is retained as required by law


14. Your Rights (UK & Ireland)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or rectification

  • Request erasure (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

UK users may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Ireland users may complain to the Data Protection Commission (DPC).


15. Contact

For privacy-related queries or requests, please contact us via the details provided on:
https://9globalcareers.com