Below the latest GDPR Compliant Privacy Statement from PeopleMaps Ltd.
Completing a questionnaire on behalf of a PeopleMaps client is no guarantee that you will receive a personality report. The distribution of personality reports is at the discretion of the PeopleMaps client, who pays for the report.
Who is the Data Protection Officer?
See section 2.1.3 of Privacy Statement
Martin Gibbons is the appointed Data Officer and Data Controller for PeopleMaps Ltd. He may be contacted using the ticket system found at https://www.peoplemaps.com/contact/
How To Submit A DELETE Data request
You have the right to be forgotten and have your data deleted. see PeopleMaps privacy statement below section 4 – 1.1 – 1,a,4 There is a process for this, which must be strictly adhered to in order for a delete request to be executed.
Erasing all personal details will mean you no longer exist in the PeopleMaps data universe, so if you reappear legitimately through say a 3rd party data provider or via a subsequent registration or purchase, you will then be treated as a new person. Please be sure this is what you want to do.
Please raise a new ticket at https://www.peoplemaps.com/contact/
Please provide the first name, surname and email address that you used when you registered on the PeopleMaps system. (You may have done this via a PeopleMaps client or account holder)
Clearly specify your instruction that you wish to have your details DELETED.
PeopleMaps will email you to verify your identity and confirm we have received your request. You must reply to the email in order to verify your identity and confirm your DELETE request. Without this confirmation email, PeopleMaps will not delete your details.
Upon receipt of your confirmation email, your contact details will be deleted. PeopleMaps reserves the right to use anonymous data for statistical analysis.
This process is conducted manually and may take up to 60 days from your initial confirmation.
DELETE requests submitted to a PeopleMaps account holder / client / representative.
The most reliable way to have your delete request actioned is to contact PeopleMaps directly as outlined in steps 1-5 above.
If you submit your delete request to a Peoplemaps client, account holder or representative and they pass your request to PeopleMaps then we will implement steps 1-6 above. PeopleMaps has no control over whether a third party will pass on your details and therefore cannot guarantee that your delete request will be actioned. It is recommended that you contact PeopleMaps directly about your delete request.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Background
PeopleMaps Ltd understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used and shared online. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits this website, www.peoplemaps.com (“Our Site”) and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here, and in a manner that is consistent with Our obligations and your rights under the law.
Your acceptance of Our Privacy Policy is deemed to occur upon your first use of Our Site. You will be required to read and accept this Privacy Policy when signing up for an Account. If you do not accept and agree with this Privacy Policy, you must stop using Our Site immediately.
2. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- “Account” means an account required to access and/or use certain areas and features of Our Site.
- “Cookie” means a small text file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and/or when you use certain features of Our Site.
- “Cookie Law” means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
- “personal data” means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data, including definitions provided by the GDPR.
- “We/Us/Our” means PeopleMaps Ltd, registered in England under company number 03904001, with registered office at Carrwood Park, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 4LG and principal place of business at Technology House, 9 Newton Pl, Glasgow, G3 7PR.
- “PeopleMaps Client” means clients who use our services such as recruiters, coaches and consultants. PeopleMaps manages data on their behalf.
- “End User” means any individual completing the PeopleMaps personality questionnaire or signing up to a mailing list.
3. Information About Us
This Site is owned and operated by PeopleMaps Ltd. Our VAT number is 854 2660 19. Our Data Protection Officer is Martin Gibbons. For data queries, please contact us via our helpdesk at https://www.peoplemaps.com/contact/.
4. What Does This Policy Cover?
This Privacy Policy applies solely to your use of Our Site. It does not apply to third-party sites which may be linked from our pages. We encourage you to review their privacy policies individually.
5. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- The right to be informed about Our collection and use of personal data
- The right of access to the personal data We hold about you
- The right to rectification if any personal data We hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete
- The right to be forgotten
- The right to restrict the processing of your personal data
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to Us using your personal data for particular purposes
- Rights with respect to automated decision-making and profiling
If you have any complaints, contact Us via our support page. You also have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
6. What Data Do We Collect?
Depending on your interaction with Our Site, we may collect the following data:
- Name, email address, telephone number
- Company name, job title, profession
- IP address, browser and OS information, referring site, exit page
- Answers to the PeopleMaps personality questionnaire
- Consent preferences and marketing permissions
- Cookies and tracking identifiers
7. How Do We Use Your Data?
Your data is processed in accordance with applicable law. Lawful bases include performance of contract, consent, and legitimate interests. Uses include:
- Managing your PeopleMaps Account
- Providing services such as profiling and reporting
- Improving the Site experience
- Sending opted-in communications
- Conducting market research
- Remarketing via Microsoft, Facebook, Google and others
8. Microsoft Advertising and Tracking
We use Microsoft Advertising’s Universal Event Tracking (UET) tag to collect behavioural data for reporting and retargeting. This may include cookies such as “MUID” or “_uetvid”. You can opt out of personalised ads here: Microsoft opt-out.
9. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on GDPR-compliant platforms including eUKHost (UK), HubSpot, MailChimp, Zoho, and Tawk.to. Data is secured through password-protected systems, encryption where applicable, and access controls.
10. Sharing Your Data (Expanded)
In addition to what has already been noted above, the following individuals and organisations may have access to your data in order to support the delivery and functionality of our services. Each of these individuals or organisations is expected to sign a GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreement:
- Remote Programmer
- Julie Gibbons
- Martin Gibbons
- Anne Ellis
- David Ellis
Data may also be accessed by PeopleMaps directors, officially appointed subcontractors, outsourced technical support, independent agents, and PeopleMaps-authorised Distributors.
11. Cookie Use and Controls (Expanded)
Before cookies are placed on your device, you will be shown a banner requesting your consent. You may refuse consent or adjust your browser settings at any time.
Some cookies, such as those required for login functionality or session persistence, are considered “strictly necessary” and will not be disabled even if you withdraw other forms of consent.
Cookie examples include:
- MUID, _uetvid – Set by Microsoft Advertising to track visitor behaviour across websites
- _ga – Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users
- _fbp – Facebook Pixel for tracking and remarketing
For the most current list of cookies and descriptions, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
12. Accessing, Modifying, or Deleting Your Data (Expanded)
12.1 If you have access to a PeopleMaps business account Control Room, you may log in and view your details by going to Settings >> My Account. Here you may also view the consent statements you agreed to, modify your data, or withdraw consent.
12.2 If you are an End User registered via a PeopleMaps client (e.g., as part of a job application or coaching process), you may contact that client directly to access or delete your data. You may also contact PeopleMaps for assistance.
12.1 Additional Rights and Preferences
You may also wish to sign up to one or more UK preference services to prevent unsolicited marketing:
- The Telephone Preference Service (TPS)
- The Corporate Telephone Preference Service (CTPS)
- The Mailing Preference Service (MPS)
Note that these services will not block communications for which you have provided explicit consent.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted here. Continued use of Our Site indicates your acceptance of these updates. We recommend checking this page periodically.
14. Contacting Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us via our helpdesk at https://www.peoplemaps.com/contact/.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how PeopleMaps Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.peoplemaps.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalised services.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential to make our site work and enable core functionality such as security and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember choices you make (like username or language) and enhance personal features.
- Marketing Cookies: These track your online activity to help deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad.
Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | Performance | 2 years |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising | Marketing | 90 days |
| MUID | Used by Microsoft to identify browsers across Microsoft domains | Marketing | 13 months |
| _uetvid | Used by Microsoft UET to track user behaviour | Marketing | 13 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following third-party services may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Microsoft Advertising (UET)
- Matomo (self-hosted analytics)
Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more detail.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. You can also opt out of personalised ads from Microsoft by visiting this page.
Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience and limit the functionality of some parts of our site.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please check back regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at https://www.peoplemaps.com/contact/.