Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Privacy Policy - DC Cybertech

- What does this Policy cover?

- What personal data do we collect about you?

- Where do we collect personal data about you from?

- How and why do we use your personal data?

- How long do we keep your personal data for?

1. Introduction

As a global cybersecurity software reseller and recruitment firm, DC Cybertech is dedicated to protecting your privacy. We strictly follow best practices and local privacy laws in all our locations. Our Privacy Policy is subject to minor adjustments to comply with regional legal requirements. We consistently update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, technology, and our operations. The most recent version of our Privacy Policy is always in effect. Please read it carefully, and reach out to us with any questions.

2. What does this Policy cover?

We take your personal data very seriously. This Policy:

sets out the types of personal data that we collect about you;
explains how and why we collect and use your personal data;
explains how long we keep your personal data for;
explains when, why and with who we will share your personal data;
sets out the legal basis we have for using your personal data;
explains the effect of refusing to provide the personal data requested;
explains the different rights and choices you have when it comes to your personal data; and
explains how we may contact you and how you can contact us.

3. What personal data do we collect about you?

As a recruitment agency and software reseller, we collect your personal and company information to match you with suitable job openings and the most applicable software solutions. For recruitment, we gather your contact details, CV, work history, education, and professional profiles.

For software solutions, we may collect financial details and company-specific data. In certain cases, we may require sensitive information like health or criminal records, as detailed in section 8. We also use anonymous equality monitoring for statistical analysis.

4. Where do we collect personal data about you from?

We obtain your personal information from the following places:

Your direct input: This includes information you share when applying for jobs, registering on our website (www.dccybertech.com), communicating with us, attending our events, participating in online forums, or providing feedback.
Authorised third parties: Such as agents, other recruitment agencies, or your own company.
Professional public platforms: We utilise sources like LinkedIn, online CV databases, and corporate websites to find potential candidates, sometimes using automated software searches based on specific job criteria.
Referrals and references: We may receive information from your contacts, former employers, or referees listed on your application.

The legal foundation for this data processing is detailed in Section 8.

5. How and why do we use your personal data?

We utilise your personal information to:

Uphold the terms of any contracts we have or plan to have with you.
Connect you with suitable job opportunities by matching your skills and experience with potential employers. This involves collecting and sharing your information with clients, including details from applications, interviews, and other sources.
Facilitate communication and information sharing between clients and candidates.
Manage our ongoing relationship with you as a website user, client, or candidate.
Offer comprehensive recruitment services, including career advice and assistance with business staffing strategies.
Perform administrative and operational tasks to manage our interactions with you and our clients.
Analyse website traffic to improve user experience and ensure site security.
Keep you informed about service updates, industry news, events, and promotions, with an easy opt-out option.
Conduct market research and satisfaction surveys.
Meet our legal obligations and cooperate with legal authorities.

Your information may be shared with third parties as described in Section 7.

6. How long do we keep your personal data for?

We are committed to keeping your information only as long as necessary. We retain your data to provide our services and meet legal obligations. Some information may be kept after you cease using our services, for example, for tax purposes. We carefully consider factors like legal requirements, contracts, and potential disputes when determining retention periods. We always delete your information securely when it is no longer required.

7. Who do we share your personal data with?

To provide our services and protect your information, we may share your data with:

Clients seeking candidates, to match your skills with their needs.
Our team, for internal operations.
Trusted service providers, including IT, legal, and financial experts, bound by strict confidentiality.
Parties involved in business transfers, with assurances your data will be used only as intended.
Partners for statistical analysis, with all data anonymised.
Legal authorities, when necessary to comply with the law or protect our interests.

We ensure all third parties adhere to confidentiality and legal requirements.

8. What legal reasons do we have for using your data?

As a software reselling and recruitment agency, we process your personal data based on our legitimate interests in connecting candidates with clients and facilitating software agreements.

This process necessitates the exchange of information to determine suitability. We maintain a database of candidate and client information to support career aspirations and staffing needs.

We carefully balance our business interests with your privacy rights. We also process data based on:

Contractual necessity: When we have placement or service agreements.
Legal compliance: To fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations.
Explicit consent: For processing sensitive data, such as health information, when required by law or for specific job roles. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time (Section 16).

9. What will happen if you refuse to provide data or ask us to stop using it?

If you withhold necessary personal data, object to its processing, or withdraw your consent, we may be unable to match you with suitable software companies and job opportunities.

10. Do we have automated decision-making processes?

All of our personal data processing is conducted with human oversight; we do not employ automated profiling.

11. Is your data transferred internationally?

For business development and to provide our services, we may transfer your personal data to clients and partners in various countries. These countries may have different privacy laws. When transferring data to countries without adequate protection standards, we implement security measures and use approved contracts to safeguard your information. For transfers from the EEA, we use contracts approved by the European Commission. Transfers from other regions are handled with locally approved equivalents, where applicable. For further information on how we protect your data during international transfers, please contact us at dean@dccybertech.com.

12. Security and storage of your data

DC Cybertech is dedicated to the protection and confidentiality of your personal data. We utilise appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure secure storage and processing. While we implement robust security protocols, it is understood that no system can provide an absolute guarantee against data loss, misuse, or alteration.

13. Use of our website

Due to the nature of the internet, data transmission is not completely secure. While we make every effort to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of information sent to our site; you transmit at your own risk. Upon receipt, we implement strict security measures to prevent unauthorised access. Our website may contain links to external sites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting your data.

14. Use of Cookies - Collecting personal data

To provide better service to you on our websites, we use cookies to collect your personal data when you browse. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

15. IP addresses

We may collect information about your computer including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type for system administration and to analyse visitor trends and traffic on our website. This information is collected in aggregate form and does not identify individuals. It is not passed on to third parties.

16. What rights do you have over the data we keep about you?

Your personal data is protected by law, granting you several rights. Contact us or your local data protection regulator for details. We generally provide information free of charge. However, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse requests that are excessive or repetitive. We ask that you submit requests responsibly. We will respond within one month, or let you know if the process will take longer.

17. Upholding the integrity of our records through regular updates.

DC Cybertech conducts periodic reviews of processed personal data to ensure accuracy. Your assistance in maintaining accurate records by notifying us of any changes to your name or address is greatly appreciated. You may review or amend your supplied details at any time by submitting a written request.

18. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated in March 2025. DC Cybertech may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we change our Privacy Policy, we will post the changes on our website and, where appropriate notify you by email. The date of issue will be indicated. We recommend that you check the terms of this Privacy Policy periodically to keep up to date with any changes.

19. How will we contact you?

We may contact you by phone, email or social media. If you prefer a particular contact means over another, please just let us know.

20. How to contact us?

Should you have any inquiries or grievances pertaining to the processing of your personal data, please contact us via the following means:

Email: dean@dccybertech.com

Phone: +44 7498 845223

Address: NAUTICA HOUSE, 92 WATERS MEETING ROAD, BOLTON, ENGLAND, BL1 8SW