Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement

Economit is committed to protecting your privacy. Authorised employees on a need-to-know basis, use any information collected from other organisations including customers and suppliers that engage with Economit in relation to the services provided by the company. We are allowed to process your information as we have or expect to be entering a contract between us. We constantly review our systems, supporting processes and data to ensure all data we process is always protected. 

Should any party attempt to breach our systems or data, maliciously or otherwise, we will investigate any such actions with a view to prosecuting and/or taking civil proceedings to recover damages against those responsible. 

Potential Employees

We will collect information either directly or via any recruitment agency that we use. This information will be processed by Economit solely for the purposes of entering into a contract of employment. We will conduct background checks. All applicants are entitled to ask us to stop processing the information that we have collected, however, that will result in you withdrawing from the recruitment process. If you are unsuccessful, your information will be securely destroyed after 6 months unless you consent for us to keep it for longer. If you are successful, any personal information collected will be added to your personnel file and will be retained until seven years after your separation from us. 

Client data

Client records are regarded as confidential and therefore will not be divulged to any third party, unless legally required to do so to appropriate authorities. When processing your data, we will always work according to your policies. If you are in the process of implementing a privacy information management system, then we will apply Economit’s own policies. Clients have the right to request copies of all Client Records we keep, on the proviso that we are given reasonable notice of such a request. Economit will collate the information requested within 30 days, where extensions are required, this will be communicated before the end of the 30-day period. Clients are requested to retain copies of any literature issued in relation to the provision of our services. Where appropriate, we shall issue Client’s with appropriate written information, handouts, or copies of records as part of an agreed contract, for the benefit of both parties. We will securely destroy all information within 7 years of the termination date of the contract. We will not sell, share, or rent personal information of any kind to any third party nor will we use e-mail addresses for unsolicited mail. Any emails sent by this Company will only be in relation to the provision of agreed services. 

All Economit consultants working with your data will be screened according to the HMG Baseline Personal Security Screening standard (HMG BPSS). DBS basic checks will be repeated every two years. Please contact dpo@economit.co.uk if you need standard or enhanced DBS checks performed. 

Your rights

You have rights relating to the way that we process your information. If you wish to exercise these rights or complain about the way in which we process your information, then please contact dpo@economit.co.uk. If you are not satisfied by the response, and wish to make a complaint, then please contact the Information Commissioner’s Office: 

Website - ico.org.uk

Telephone - 0303 123 1113

Confidentiality

We are registered with the ICO under the Data Protection Act 2018. Our registration number is Z2983382. No information will be transferred between Economit and third parties except where there is a valid legal instrument such as a contract or a Data Processing Agreement, information will only be transferred in relation to the provision of agreed services contained within the legal instrument. 

Cookie Policy

About this cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy to understand the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Terms & Conditions. 

 Your consent to accept cookies applies to the following domains: economit.co.uk

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are used to store items of information. Cookies are stored or accessed on your device when a website page is accessed by your browser. These cookies aid in making a website function, provide a better user experience and help us to understand how our website performs.

How do we use cookies?

Our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for a number of purposes. First-party cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and do not collect personal data. Third-party cookies used are used for understanding how the website performs and how you interact with our website. Economit utilises Google Analytics for this purpose.

What types of cookies do we use?

Essential: Certain cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and combat certain security threats. They do not collect or store any personal data.

Statistics: These cookies store information on site visits such as which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit etc. This data help us understand and analyse how well the website performs and where it needs improvement.

Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing contents on the website on social media platforms.

Preferences: These cookies help us store cookie preference settings so that you may have more efficient experience on future visits to the website.

How can I control my cookie preferences?

Should you decide to change your preferences later through your browsing session, you can click on the ‘Manage your consent’ link. This will display the consent notice again enabling you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies.