PRIVACY POLICY
PMR (comprising Proteus Marine Renewables and its affiliated undertakings) is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This privacy policy explains how PMR (“we” or “us”) use the information we collect about you, how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of that information and procedures that we have in place to safeguard your privacy. This includes how we collect, handle and process the personal information that you provide to us.
We acknowledge and agree that any personal data of yours that we handle will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will not collect any information about individuals, except where it is specifically and knowingly provided by them, for example, when you apply for a role with us or when you ask to be added to our mailing list.
We rely on your consent to gather, process, store, evaluate and dispose of your personal data.
By submitting your information, you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy. If we change our privacy policy we will post the changes on this page and may place notices on other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times.
THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT
You are not required to provide any personal information on any areas of the website. However, you may choose to provide us with personal data about yourself, for example your name, postal address, email address, telephone number and/or other information regarding your preferences. If you are applying for a role with PMR you may provide your occupation/training and education history, information for a criminal records check (only where relevant for specific roles) and details for reference checks. Personal data submitted will be used to allow us, our employees, agents, consultants and sub-contractors to process your request or application for business purposes and for other purposes for which you give your consent, for example, to send you information on news, publications, seminars and events.
We will not transfer your personal data to any third parties other than to our agents, consultants and sub-contractors who assist us in running this website and related services, and who are subject to security and confidentiality obligations.
We may also use aggregate information and statistics for the purpose of monitoring website usage in order to help us develop the website and our services. These statistics will not include information that can be used to identify any individual.
We will keep your information confidential and secure and use it in accordance with our internal procedures covering the storage, access and disclosure of information, and all applicable laws.
If you are applying for a job with PMR personal information will have been provided, or will be, provided by you or a third party who we work with, such as a recruitment agency. In the case of references, these will be from your previous employers with details provided by you.
It is standard practice that job offers will be on the condition of a satisfactory reference, and any other background checks appropriate for the role. You will be made aware of all background checks conducted and information gathered will be subject to the processes outlined in this and other data protection policies.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We will not disclose your personal information to anyone outside of the PMR group except when we are required to do so by law such as to comply with a legal process or regulatory obligation.
TRANSFER OF INFORMATION ABROAD
We may have to pass your information to people employed by entities which are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Any transfer of documentation containing personal information will be done securely and in a way that minimises the likelihood of a data breach.
OUR USE OF COOKIES AND OTHER INFORMATION-GATHERING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide you with an enhanced and personalized user experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
- Essential Cookies: Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
- Functionality Cookies: Purpose: These cookies enhance the functionality and personalization of the website. Examples: Preferences cookies, language settings.
- Performance Cookies: Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. Examples: Google Analytics, performance analytics cookies.
- Targeting Cookies: Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver targeted content and advertisements to you based on your interests and online behavior. Examples: Advertising cookies, social media cookies.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
- Necessary Cookies: Purpose: These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website.
- Functionality Cookies: Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
- Performance Cookies: Purpose: These cookies help us analyze how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve its performance.
- Targeting Cookies: Purpose: These cookies enable us to deliver targeted content and advertisements that may be of interest to you.
COOKIE CONSENT
By using our website, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain types of cookies may impact your experience on our website.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use for various purposes, such as analytics and advertising. These third parties may also collect and use information about your visits to our website.
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be indicated.
WHERE DO WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
All the information you provide to us is stored on secure servers. The security of these servers is monitored and reviewed by our professional IT partners.
HOW LONG WILL WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
For recruitment, we will store all information provided by you for a maximum of 12 months after the recruitment for the position has been completed, this is for compliance purposes. Should we intend to hold your personal information for the purposes of future recruitment rounds, we will obtain your consent to do so.
If you have asked to appear on our mailing list, we will retain your information until you advise us otherwise. If you have made a general enquiry, we will retain your information for 12 months.
HOW DO WE STORE INFORMATION PROVIDED SPECULATIVELY?
If we receive an unsolicited CV, we will store the personal information for a period of 12 months.
YOUR RIGHTS
- You have the right at any time to ask for a copy of the information about you that we hold and we will not charge a fee for such requests.
- In addition to this right of access, you will also have the following rights: erasure, restriction of processing, objection and data portability.
- You have the right to withdraw your consent to process your data for the purpose of recruitment at anytime. In order to do so you should contact us by using the contact form on our Contact Us page.
UPDATING YOUR DETAILS
If any of the information that you have provided to us changes, for example if you change your email address or if you wish to cancel your request, please let us know by using our contact form on our Contact Us page.
HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Proteus Marine renewables Ltd
Bath & Bristol Science Park,
Dirac Cres, Emersons Green,
Bristol BS16 7FR
info@proteusmr.com
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This privacy policy was last updated on 26/01/2024