Privacy Policy
Last updated 30/12/2025
1. Introduction
Centre for Workforce Intelligence and Planning (CWIP) (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit our website, engage with our content, or interact with us professionally.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
CWIP is an independent research, insight and advisory consultancy supporting public sector and related organisations.
For the purposes of data protection law, CWIP is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact details
🌐 Website: https://www.cwip.co.uk
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Information you provide to us
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Name
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Job title and organisation
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Email address
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Contact details
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Information submitted via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups or enquiries
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Any information you choose to provide when corresponding with us
b) Website usage data
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring websites
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9).
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data only where there is a clear and lawful reason to do so, including to:
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Respond to enquiries or requests
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Provide research, insight, advisory or thought-leadership services
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Distribute newsletters, insights or updates where you have opted in
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Improve the performance and usability of our website
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Maintain professional and contractual relationships
We do not sell personal data and do not engage in unsolicited marketing.
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases to process personal data:
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Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. newsletter subscription)
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Legitimate interests – to support professional engagement, insight sharing and service delivery
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Contractual necessity – where processing is required to deliver agreed services
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Legal obligation – where required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Sharing Your Data
We will only share personal data where necessary and appropriate, including:
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With trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email distribution platforms)
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Where required by law or regulation
All third-party processors are required to handle data securely and lawfully.
We do not transfer personal data outside the UK unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory and reporting requirements.
When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request erasure of your data
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality.
Cookies may collect information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the site
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Browser and device information
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Further details are provided in our Cookies Notice.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Access to personal data is limited to those who need it for legitimate purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation or our practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact: