Privacy Policy

Who we are

The GEM Programme is operated by the Centre for Partnership, 10 Edmund Place, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6BX. You can contact us at info@centreforpartnership.co.uk or on 03333 055 681.

We are the data controller for the personal information collected through this website.

What information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address and phone number when you contact us or apply to the programme
• Professional and educational background when you submit a job or programme application
• Organisation name and role if you are an employer or mentor partner
• Technical data such as your IP address, browser type and pages visited, collected automatically when you use this website

How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and manage applications to the GEM Programme
• Match candidates with appropriate housing sector roles and partner organisations
• Communicate with you about the programme, GEM Shacks and related events
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• Improve the performance and content of this website

Our lawful basis for processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

• Legitimate interests – to operate the programme, respond to enquiries and communicate with applicants and partners
• Contractual necessity – where processing is required to fulfil or prepare a contract with you
• Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications from us

Who we share your information with

We may share your personal information with:

• Partner housing organisations and employers where you have applied for a role or expressed an interest in the programme
• The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in connection with the Level 4 qualification
• Our website hosting and email service providers, who process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

How long we keep your information

We retain application data for up to two years after the end of a programme cycle, or longer where required by law or legitimate business need. Contact enquiries are typically retained for 12 months. You can request deletion at any time (see below).

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to any legal obligations
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@centreforpartnership.co.uk.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to support basic functionality and to help us understand how visitors use the site. By continuing to browse, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to external sites, including partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We recommend checking back periodically.

Contact us

If you have any questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Centre for Partnership 10 Edmund Place, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6BX Email: info@centreforpartnership.co.uk Phone: 03333 055 681