Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2024

Introduction
Teacher Trails BC values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and any services we offer.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our services. This includes:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, and phone number.

  • Professional Information: Resume details, qualifications, and work experience.

  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Connect you with potential employers (schools or other educational institutions).

  • Communicate with you about services, updates, and relevant information.

  • Improve and personalize your experience on our website.

  • Comply with legal obligations under applicable data protection laws.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will only share your personal data:

  • With schools or educational institutions looking for qualified teachers, upon your consent.

  • With third-party service providers, such as cloud storage and email services, that assist in delivering our services. These providers are GDPR-compliant and are only permitted to use your data for the purposes specified by us.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests by authorities.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If you request the deletion of your information, we will remove it from our systems unless we are legally required to retain it.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Right to Access: Request access to your data.

  • Right to Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

  • Right to Object: Object to certain uses of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your data. These include:

  • Data encryption both in transit and at rest.

  • Access controls limiting who can access your personal information.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Please review it regularly for updates. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or other means.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data handling practices.