PRIVACY POLICY AND COOKIES
Last updated 7th January 2026
1. Who we are
THE TALENT ARC (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales.
Registered address:
Dorking, Surrey, UK
Website: Thetalentarc.co.uk
Contact email: info@thetalentarc.co.uk
We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we collect and use it.
2. What personal data we collect
We may collect the following personal data:
• Identity and contact details – such as your name, email address, organisation, and job title
• Application information – where you apply for one of our programmes (e.g. experience, background, career history)
• Communications – emails or messages you send to us
• Marketing preferences – whether you opt in or out of updates
• Technical and usage data – including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website
We only collect data that is relevant and necessary.
3. How we collect your data
We collect data when you:
• Complete a form on our website
• Apply or register your interest in one of our programmes
• Sign up for updates or newsletters
• Contact us by email or via platforms such as LinkedIn
• Visit and browse our website (through cookies and analytics tools)
4. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Process and manage programme applications
• Communicate with participants, partners, and supporters
• Send updates or marketing communications (where you have consented)
• Improve our website, programmes, and services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data using one or more of the following lawful bases:
• Consent – where you have actively opted in (e.g. newsletters or updates)
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our programmes and communications
• Contractual necessity – where processing is required to deliver a programme or service you apply for
• Legal obligation – where required by law
6. Cookies and similar technologies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
• Ensure the website works correctly
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Improve performance and user experience
Some cookies are essential and required for the site to function. Others are optional and used for analytics or improvement purposes.
Managing cookies
You can:
• Accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner
• Control or delete cookies through your browser settings
If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function as intended.
7. Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party providers to support our operations, such as:
• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
• Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Form and data-collection tools (including LinkedIn Lead Gen forms)
These providers only process personal data on our instructions and are required to keep it secure and compliant with data protection law.
8. Data storage and security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Personal data is stored securely and accessed only by those who need it for legitimate purposes.
9. How long we keep your data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
• Deliver our programmes and communications
• Meet legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements
You may request deletion of your data at any time. See section 11
10. Links to other websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
11. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@thetalentarc.co.uk
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
