Welcome to Professional Carers Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
This Privacy and Cookies Policy, along with our Terms and Conditions, is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information, including personal information, that we may obtain through our website www.professionalcarersnetwork.co.uk (“Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy and Cookies Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Site, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, business details, and any other information required for registering your business or searching for carers for the elderly.
1.2 Cookies
We use cookies on our Site to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. By using our website, you consent to the use of these cookies.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Personal Information
We may use your personal information to:
– Facilitate communication between users of the Site (e.g., carers and clients);
– Verify the legitimacy of businesses and individuals registering on our platform;
– Improve our services;
– Respond to inquiries and provide support;
– Send updates, newsletters, or other relevant information about our services.
2.2 Cookies
Cookies help us improve the functionality and performance of our Site but do not collect personally identifiable information. The cookies used are essential for the basic operation of the website.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as analytics tools, payment processors, and verification services, that use cookies to collect information about your use of our Site. These third-party services may have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
4. User Responsibilities
– You must provide accurate and truthful information when registering your business or searching for carers.
– Any misuse of our platform, including fraudulent activity, inappropriate content, or misrepresentation, will result in account suspension or removal.
– We do not conduct background checks on carers or businesses and encourage users to carry out their own due diligence before engaging services.
5. Limitation of Liability
– Professional Carers Network acts solely as a platform to connect individuals and businesses. We are not responsible for the actions, services, or conduct of users of this platform.
– We do not guarantee the accuracy of information provided by carers or businesses.
– We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our Site or any interactions facilitated through it.
6. Cookie Warning
When you visit our website, you will see a notification informing you that the site uses cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
7. Your Choices
You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
8. Compliance with UK GDPR
We adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This includes:
– Ensuring transparency in how we collect and use data;
– Storing data securely;
– Not sharing or selling personal data without user consent, except where required by law;
– Providing users with the right to access, modify, or delete their personal data upon request.
9. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy and Cookies Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our Site. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy and Cookies Policy, please contact us at info@professionalcarersnetwork.co.uk.
Thank you for visiting www.professionalcarersnetwork.co.uk.
