What personal data do we collect?

Find clear answers to common questions about how we handle your personal information and protect your privacy.

1. Introduction

Global Development Services Ltd (“GDSL”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, services, training programmes, recruitment services, and related platforms.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address
• CVs and employment history
• Educational background
• Professional certifications
• Course enrolment information
• Payment and billing information
• Communications you send to us

b) Recruitment & Employment Information

Where relevant to recruitment and employability services:

• Work eligibility documentation
• References
• Job preferences
• Skills assessments
• Interview notes
• Placement history

c) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source
• Cookies and usage data

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing training programmes and certifications
• Processing course registrations
• Managing recruitment and job placement services
• Communicating with applicants, students, trainees, and employers
• Responding to enquiries and support requests
• Improving our website and services
• Sending relevant updates, opportunities, and marketing communications
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Preventing fraud and maintaining platform security

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests
• Protection of vital interests

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5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Partner employers and recruitment partners
• Training and certification providers
• Service providers and IT platforms
• Payment processors
• Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

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6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers or recruitment partners may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where international transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with UK data protection laws.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Recruitment-related records may be retained for a reasonable period to facilitate future employment opportunities unless you request deletion earlier.

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8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request transfer of your data
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

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9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

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10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

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12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16 without parental or guardian involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors unlawfully.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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14. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Global Development Services Ltd (GDSL)
Website: www.gdsl.co.uk
Email: info@gdsl.co.uk
United Kingdom

You also have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk.

Committed to Privacy, Driven by Compliance

Here we present key certifications, stringent security protocols, and regulatory acknowledgements that ensure your data is handled with utmost care and integrity.