Data & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

HireSchool (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with our consulting services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

HireSchool provides training programs, consultancy, and digital tools to help organizations implement structured hiring methods and improve talent acquisition outcomes.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:

HireSchool

Email: support@hire.school

Registered Address: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data only when necessary to deliver our services, comply with legal obligations, or improve user experience.

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you:

  • Inquire about our programs or services
  • Sign up for services or a newsletter
  • Complete forms, assessments, or surveys
  • Create an account or access learning content

We may collect:

  • Name, job title, and company name
  • Business contact details (email, phone, address)
  • Billing and payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • Any information voluntarily shared through forms or communications

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools to understand usage patterns and improve content.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited business-related information from:

  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising partners (if applicable)

We do not purchase personal data from third-party vendors.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  1. Provide and manage our services
  2. Respond to inquiries and deliver customer support
  3. Send transactional or administrative communications
  4. Improve our programs, website, and user experience
  5. Issue invoices, process payments, and maintain financial records
  6. Send optional updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with consent)
  7. Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under data protection laws, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide services you request.
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our website, maintain records, and communicate relevant offers.
  • Consent: For optional marketing or analytics tracking.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with accounting, tax, or regulatory requirements.

You may withdraw consent for marketing at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable essential site functionality
  • Analyze traffic and usage
  • Personalize content or marketing (where applicable)

You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our Cookie Settings tool.

For more details, see our separate Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share limited personal data with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our business, such as:

  • Cloud hosting and IT infrastructure partners
  • Payment gateways and accounting software
  • Analytics and email service providers

These partners are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for agreed purposes.

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, EU, or your home jurisdiction, we will ensure it is protected under lawful transfer mechanisms, such as:

  • Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services and support
  • Comply with legal, financial, and audit requirements

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your data when no longer necessary.
  • Restriction: Request temporary suspension of processing.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Stop receiving promotional communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@hire.school. We may require verification before fulfilling requests.

10. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted communications (HTTPS)
  • Secure password and access control policies
  • Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

Despite these measures, no online platform is 100% secure. Users share information at their own risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are designed for business use and are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites or partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. You should review the privacy statements of any external sites you visit.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

HireSchool

Email: support@hire.school

Registered Address: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR

If you are based in the UK or EU and are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK).