Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 16 August 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Your Work Rights. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains who we are, what personal data we collect from you, why we collect it, and what we do with it.

2. Who We Are

The data controller for www.yourworkrights.uk is Your Work Rights ("we", "us", "our"). If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: hello@yourworkrights.uk.

3. What Data We Collect and Why

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Information You Provide Directly:

    • When you contact us: If you email us, we will collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry under the lawful basis of our legitimate interest.

    • When you subscribe to our newsletter: We will collect your name and email address to send you updates and new resources. We do this with your explicit consent, and you can withdraw this consent at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.

  • Information We Collect Automatically:

    • Analytics Data: When you browse our website, we may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and general location. This data is aggregated and anonymised and is used to analyse website traffic (e.g., using Google Analytics) to improve our content and user experience. The lawful basis for this is our legitimate interest.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies, which are small text files placed on your device, to enhance your browsing experience and help us analyse site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your internet browser settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We have implemented reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data we hold from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.

We only store your data for as long as is necessary for the purpose it was collected. For example, newsletter subscription data is held until you choose to unsubscribe.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to be informed: You have the right to know how we collect and use your data, which is the purpose of this policy.

  • The right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (this is also known as a Subject Access Request).

  • The right to rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or completed if it is incomplete.

  • The right to erasure: You have the right to have your personal data deleted in certain circumstances (the "right to be forgotten").

  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request the "freezing" or suppression of your personal data.

  • The right to data portability: You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services.

  • The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@yourworkrights.uk.

7. How to Complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at the email address above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

The ICO’s address: Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF Helpline number: 0303 123 1113 ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.