Welcome to “Now You’re Talking.” We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of the information you provide to us as part of the application process to become a registered therapist partner. This privacy statement outlines the types of information we collect during your application process, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it.

Information We Collect

As part of your application to become a “Now You’re Talking” partner, you are required to provide the following information:

• Name and number of your registered company.
• VAT and IR35 details, if relevant.
• Copy of your recognised qualification certificate.
• Referee information.
• Copy of your current and relevant insurances, including Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice, Building Insurance, etc.
• Details of your DBS update status, including level, certification number, and date of issue.
• Details of your professional registration.
• Details of your clinical supervision provider and arrangements.
• Copy of your safeguarding qualification (minimum level 2).
• Copy of your personal profile and picture for our client-facing portal.
• Evidence to support your credibility to work with your advertised presenting needs.
• Copy of your ICO registration number and expiry date.
• Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Evidence to support risk assessment and suitability of in-person venues where needed.

Use of Information

The information you provide is used to:

• Assess your eligibility and suitability to become a “Now You’re Talking” partner.
• Verify your professional qualifications and credentials.
• Maintain a profile on our client-facing portal to facilitate client matching.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Data Retention

We retain all of your data in relation to your application for 7 years from the date your partnership with us ends.

Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared with:

• Internal staff involved in the partnership application process.
• External agencies or bodies for the purpose of verifying your qualifications and credentials, as required by law or for regulatory compliance.
• Insurance providers, as necessary, to verify your insurance coverages.

We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Protection

We take the security of your information seriously and have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to access the information we hold about you, correct any inaccuracies, and request the deletion of your information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes and post the updated statement on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at informationgovernance@talklistenchange.org.uk.