classdirect.co.uk

Privacy Notice

Last updated: 20/05/2025

At ClassDirect, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

ClassDirect Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a teaching agency that provides staffing, supply, and tutoring services to schools and education professionals across the UK. We act as both a Data Controller and Data Processor depending on the context of thedata collection.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal identification: Name, address, date of birth, contact details.
  • Professional information: CVs, employment history, qualifications, DBS status,references.
  • Right to work documents: Passport, visa, residency permit.
  • Financial information: Bank details for payroll purposes.
  • Compliance & safeguarding checks: DBS certificates, vetting documents, training records.
  • Usage data: IP addresses, browser data when using our website or platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:
  • To match candidates with suitable job opportunities.
  • To carry out pre-employment vetting and compliance checks.
  • To manage contracts, payroll, and communications.
  • To provide customer service and respond to queries.
  • To meet legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you apply or register with us.
  • Contract – to fulfil our obligations under an employment or service contract.
  • Legal obligation – for safeguarding and vetting requirements.
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our services.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your information with:

  • Partner schools or clients (only when necessary for placements).
  • Payroll providers, vetting agencies, or IT system providers.
  • Legal, regulatory, or law enforcement bodies, where required.

We never sell your data to third parties.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely on encrypted systems with restricted access. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss,or misuse.
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or to meet legal retention requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request erasure of your data (where lawful).
  • Object to processing under certain circumstances.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable).
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or would like to exercise your rights,

please contact:

ClassDirect Ltd

Address : 23, Windsor road, M25 0FF, Manchester

Email :  info@classdirect.co.uk

Phone : 01617185773