The Talent Times, published and operated by SUMO Creative Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”), is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed. It reflects our obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Please read this notice carefully to understand how we handle your data and your rights in relation to it.
Data Controller
SUMO Creative Ltd is the data controller. Our registered address is Contingent Works, 3 Broadway Buildings, Elmfield Road, Bromley, England, BR1 1LW. Our company registration number is 06819767. You can contact us at hello@ttt-news.com. Our Data Protection Officer is Georgie Robe.
Who We Are and What We Do
We operate The Talent Times, a digital news and editorial platform reporting on the the talent management industry and associated industries. In the course of operating this website, we collect personal data from newsletter subscribers, general readers, advertising or marketing contacts, and individuals who complete forms or interact with our content, including candidates applying for roles listed on our job board.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process data including names, email addresses, job titles, company names, company or business addresses, website usage data, preferences and behavioural data.
How We Collect Your Data
Data is collected when you complete forms on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, engage with our emails, interact with on-site features, or browse our site. We also collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, and we process data through third-party platforms including Mailchimp, Google Analytics and various ad platforms.
Legal Basis and Use of Your Data
We rely on consent for sending newsletters and marketing emails and for the use of non-essential cookies. We rely on legitimate interest for collecting and processing analytics and performance data to operate, monitor and improve the website. We may also process your data to comply with legal obligations. Your data is used to send editorial and marketing content, monitor website performance, personalise and improve user experience, manage mailing lists, measure audience engagement and deliver targeted advertising. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting hello@ttt-news.com with ‘Withdraw My Consent’ as the subject line, or using the unsubscribe link in our communications.
Cookies
We use essential, analytics and marketing cookies on our website to distinguish users, improve performance, personalise content and serve relevant ads. You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner presented on your first visit and accessible at any time from the site footer.
Data Sharing
We may share your data with trusted service providers including Mailchimp for email delivery, Google Analytics for performance tracking, and third-party advertising platforms for audience targeting. All such partners are required to process your data securely and in accordance with data protection law. We do not sell your personal data.
Job Applications
If you apply for a role advertised on The Talent Times, your application data (including name, contact details, CV, and any additional information you submit) will be processed by SUMO Creative Ltd for the purposes of submitting your application to the relevant employer and to help identify relevant career opportunities within our network.
By applying, you consent to us storing and processing your personal data for these purposes. We will share your application with the advertising employer, but your data will not be shared with any other third parties unless required by law. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting hello@ttt-news.com.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored outside the United Kingdom, including in countries that do not have the same data protection laws as the UK. Where we do this, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms recognised by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting or reporting requirements. We regularly review and securely delete data that is no longer needed. Candidate application data will be stored for up to 12 months unless otherwise requested or withdrawn.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your data, request correction of inaccuracies, request erasure, object to processing based on legitimate interest, request restriction of processing and request the transfer of your data to another controller. You also have the right to withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact hello@ttt-news.com. If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. Once we have received your data, we apply strict procedures and security features to prevent unauthorised access.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy notice at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email. You should revisit this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us at hello@ttt-news.com.
Effective Date: 18 June 2025
