Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
1.1 TechYard Limited respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy contains information pertaining to the way in which your personal data is processed and taken care of when you visit our website (regardless of your access location) and pertaining to your privacy rights under the law.
2. About TechYard Limited and this Privacy Policy
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to provide you information on how TechYard Limited collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website.
This website is not intended for access by children and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children.
This Privacy Policy supplements other notices and privacy policies and is not intended to override them.
2.2 Controller
TechYard Limited is the controller and responsible for your personal data (collectively referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” in this Privacy Policy).
2.3 Data Privacy Officer
We have appointed a Data Privacy Officer (DPO) who is responsible for overseeing the way in which data is processed.
DPO Contact:
Full name: Emma Andrews
Email: Emma.Andrews@techyard.ai
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). However, please contact us first so we can address your concerns.
2.4 Variation procedure
This Privacy Policy is kept under regular review. Please inform us of any changes to your personal data.
2.5 Third-party links
This website may include links to third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit as we are not responsible for their privacy statements.
3. The Data We Collect About You
3.1 Personal data means any information that identifies an individual.
3.2 Types of data we may collect:
- Identity Data – name, username, DOB, gender, etc.
- Contact Data – address, email, phone number, etc.
- Financial Data – bank and payment details.
- Transaction Data – payments, services, purchases.
- Technical Data – IP address, login data, browser type, etc.
- Profile Data – interests, preferences, feedback.
- Usage Data – interactions with our website.
- Marketing Data – preferences for marketing.
- Aggregated Data – statistical data (non-identifiable).
SMS / Text Message Communications
If you provide your mobile number and opt in to receive SMS messages from Techyard Recruitment, we may send you text messages regarding job opportunities, recruitment updates, and related service communications. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, contact us at info@techyard.ai
No Sharing of Mobile Information
Mobile numbers, SMS opt-in data, and consent records will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties, affiliates, or related companies for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may share this information only with service providers to the extent necessary to deliver our messaging services.
4. Consequences of Failing to Provide Data
If you fail to provide data required by law or contract, we may be unable to perform the contract and may need to suspend or cancel it.
5. Methods of Data Collection
5.1 Direct interactions:
- Requesting services
- Creating an account
- Subscribing to services
- Requesting marketing
- Providing feedback
5.1.2 Automated technologies: cookies, browser data, and website tracking. See our Cookie Policy for details.
6. Usage of Your Personal Data
6.1 We will use your personal data only where lawful, typically:
- To perform a contract
- For legitimate interests
- To comply with legal obligations
6.2 We do not rely on consent except for third-party marketing messages.
7. Purposes for Data Usage
Below is a summary of how we use your data and the lawful bases:
| Purpose | Type of Data | Lawful Basis |
| Register you as a new client | Identity, Contact | Performance of a contract |
| Manage our relationship | Identity, Contact, Profile, Marketing | Contract, legal obligation, legitimate interests |
| Administer the website | Identity, Contact, Technical | Legitimate interests, legal obligation |
| Deliver content and advertising | Identity, Contact, Profile, Usage, Technical | Legitimate interests |
| Data analytics for improvement | Technical, Usage | Legitimate interests |
| Suggestions and recommendations | Identity, Contact, Usage, Profile, Marketing | Legitimate interests |
8. Marketing
8.1 We may use your data to determine what may be relevant to you.
8.2 Marketing is only sent if requested or not opted out.
8.3 We never share data with third parties for marketing unless you opt-in.
9. Cookies
You may disable cookies, but some website features may not function properly.
10. Change of Purpose
We will only use your personal data for the purposes we collected it for unless it is reasonable and compatible with the original purpose.
11. Disclosures
We may share personal data with internal teams, external service providers, advisors, or in the event of a business restructure or sale.
12. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the UK only under lawful safeguards.
13. Your Legal Rights
You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, object, transfer data, or withdraw consent.
14. Fees
Accessing your data is free unless the request is excessive or repetitive.
15. Identity Confirmation
We may request proof of identity when handling your data requests.
16. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed annually.
17. Glossary
Legitimate Interest – conducting and managing our business.
Performance of Contract – necessary to fulfil our agreement with you.
Legal Obligation – processing required by law.
Third Parties
Internal: Other TechYard companies.
External: IT providers, professional advisers, HMRC and regulators.
All Rights Reserved ©AVUKE 2025. This policy is provided for TechYard Limited and is not to be reproduced, copied, or shared with any third-party providers other than the sole purpose it was created for.
