Last updated: September 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Rough Sails ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website rough-sails.com and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for our services
- Submit your resume or CV
- Apply for job positions
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us directly
- Use our website features
2.2 Types of Personal Information
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Name and contact details (email, phone, address)
- Employment history and experience
- Education and qualifications
- Resume/CV documents
- Salary expectations and preferences
- Professional skills and competencies
- References and recommendations
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Date and time of visit
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our recruitment services
- To match you with suitable job opportunities
- To communicate with you about positions and services
- To send newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and interests
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to communications
- Contract: To provide recruitment services you've requested
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate about relevant opportunities
- Legal Obligation: To comply with employment law and regulations
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 With Employers
We may share your information with potential employers when:
- You apply for specific positions
- We identify suitable opportunities for you
- You have given explicit consent
5.2 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email communication services
- Data storage and security
- Analytics and website optimization
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Protect our rights and property
- Ensure user safety
- Investigate potential violations
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
- Secure data storage facilities
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
Typically, we retain candidate information for up to 2 years after your last interaction with us, unless you request earlier deletion.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information about:
- Types of cookies we use
- How to manage cookie preferences
- Third-party cookies
- Analytics and tracking
10. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we do this, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Adequacy decisions by the UK government
- Standard contractual clauses
- Binding corporate rules
- Certification schemes
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44(0)5799 55807
- Address: 9 Wright Shores Paulinefort DT11 0JD, United Kingdom
14. Data Protection Officer
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or write to us at the address above.
15. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. You can contact them at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.