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Privacy Policy – Talent Forge Centre

Effective Date: 23 April 2025

If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]📞 0247 775 2980 🌐 www.talent-forge.co.uk

At Talent Forge Centre, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


  1. Who We Are

Talent Forge Centre provides training, apprenticeships, recruitment, and career support services across the Midlands and the UK. We are a registered organisation responsible for ensuring the data we collect is managed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.


  1. What Information We Collect

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

Full name, date of birth, gender

Contact details (address, phone number, email)

National Insurance number and ID documents

Education, employment history, CVs

Course records and assessments

Bank details (for payroll where applicable)

Health/disability information (where relevant)

Criminal record disclosures (when required for roles)


  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Register you for training, courses, or apprenticeships

Match you with job vacancies through our recruitment services

Monitor your course progress and assessment outcomes

Communicate with you about course updates or job opportunities

Support you in securing funding, benefits, or learner support

Meet legal and contractual requirements

We will not use your data for automated decision-making without your consent.


  1. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Your consent

The performance of a contract

Legal obligation (e.g. audit, safeguarding)

Legitimate interest (e.g. contacting you with relevant opportunities)


  1. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Employers offering apprenticeships or jobs

Funding and awarding bodies (e.g. ESFA, Ofqual)

Government agencies (e.g. HMRC, DWP)

Training partners and subcontractors

Third-party software or platform providers (e.g. eLearning portals)

We ensure all partners and third parties are GDPR-compliant.


  1. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely in encrypted databases and physical files accessible only by authorised personnel. We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfil our obligations and then securely destroy or anonymise it.


  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request corrections

Request data deletion (where applicable)

Object to or restrict processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


  1. Cookies & Website Data

Our website may collect anonymised usage data and use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be published on our website.

  1. Contact Us

Talent Forge Centre – Committed to Your Privacy.

If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]📞 0247 775 2980 🌐 www.talent-forge.co.uk

Talent Forge Centre – Committed to Your Privacy.