Privacy Policy 

As of January 2023 

Table of contents 

  1. Identity and contact details of the data controller 
  2. Contact details of the data protection officer 
  3. General information on data processing 
  4. Rights of the data subject 
  5. Provision of website and creation of log files 
  6. Use of cookies 
  7. Newsletter 
  8. Contact via Email 
  9. Contact form 
  10. Application via Email and application form 
  11. Hosting 
  12. Usage of Plugins 
  13. Identity and contact details of the data controller 

The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other data protection regulations is: 

The OAK Network UK Ltd 

Unit 562 Salisbury House, 31 London Wall 

London, EC2M 5QQ 

England 

02033028909 

hello@oak-network.com 

oak-network.com 

  1. Contact details of the data protection officer 

The designated data protection officer is: 

DataCo International UK Limited 

c/o One Peak Partners, 41 Great Pulteney Street 2nd floor 

London W1F 9NZ 

United Kingdom 

+49 89 7400 45840 

www.dataguard.co.uk 

  1. General information on data processing 
  1. Scope of processing personal data 

In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The regular processing of personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent cannot be technically obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

Where consent is appropriate for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) UK GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data. 

As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) UK GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities. 

When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) UK GDPR serves as the legal basis. 

If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) UK GDPR serves as the legal basis. 

If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data. 

  1. Data removal and storage duration 

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if this is provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfiling the respective contract. 

  1. Rights of the data subject 

When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the UK GDPR and have the following rights: 

  1. Right to information 

You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them. 

If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller: 

  • The purpose for which the personal data is processed. 
  • The categories of personal data being processed. 
  • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed. 
  • The planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage. 
  • The existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning you or to object to such processing. 
  • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. 
  • Where personal data are not collected from you any available information as to their source. 
  • The existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and Article 22 (4) UK GDPR and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject. 
  • You have the right to request information on whether your personal data will be transmitted to a third country or an international organization. In this context, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 UK GDPR in connection with the transfer. 
  1. Right to rectification 

You have a right to rectification and/or modification of the data, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay 

  1. Right to the restriction of processing 

You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions: 

  • If you challenge the accuracy of your personal data for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data. 
  • The processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of their use instead. 
  • The data controller or its representative no longer need the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or 
  • If you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) UK GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests. 
  1. Right to erasure 
  2. a) Obligation to erase 
  • If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data without undue delay, they are required to do so immediately if one of the following applies: 
  • Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed. 
  • You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) and Art. 9 (2) (a) UK GDPR and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data. 
  • According to Art. 21 (1) UK GDPR you object to the processing of the data and there are no longer overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) UK GDPR. 
  • Your personal data has been processed unlawfully. 
  • The personal data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation in Union law or Member State law to which the data controller is subject. 

The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is necessary 

  • to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information; 
  • to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or Member States to which the data controller is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative. 
  • for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) (h) and Art. 9 (2) (i) and Art. 9 (3) UK GDPR. 
  • for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) UK GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or 
  • to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims. 
  1. Right to data portability 

You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the data controller who was initially given the data, if: 

  1. Right to object 

For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (e) or 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. 

If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing. 

  1. Right to complain to a supervisory authority 

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of your residence, or your place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the UK GDPR. If you are located in the United Kingdrom, you shall have the right to complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used you data and/or believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the applicable law. The ICO´s address: Information Commissioner´s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Helpline number: 0303 123 1113 ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk 

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 UK GDPR. 

  1. Provision of website and creation of log files 
  1. Description and scope of data processing 

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device. 

The following data is collected: 

  • Browser type and version used 
  • The user's operating system 
  • Date and time of access 
  • Web pages from which the user’s system accessed our website 
  • Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website 
  • Demographics; Device used information; User Interests; Geo data (Location/Language); User Behavior 

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. Not included are the IP addresses of the user or other data that enable the assignment of the data to a user. The data is not stored with the user’s other personal data. 

  1. Purpose of data processing 

The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place. 

For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 (1) 1 (f) UK GDPR. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR. 

  1. Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished. 

  1. Objection and removal 

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful is to be determined within the framework of a balancing of interests. 

  1. Use of cookies 
  1. Description and scope of data processing 

When you visit our website, we use technical tools for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your device. When you visit our website for the first time and at any time later, you have the choice of whether you generally permit the setting of cookies or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our consent manager. Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can be passed to the entity that sets the cookie. Below we describe what kind of cookies we use: 

We use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Technically unnecessary cookies are text files that are not only used for the functionality of the website, but also collect other data. 

As a result, the following data will be processed: 

  • IP-address 
  • Internet user location 
  • Date and time of the website visit 
  • Customization of advertisements to the user 
  • Tracking of the surfing behavior 
  • Linking the website visit with other social media platforms 
  1. Purpose of data processing 

The use of technically not necessary cookies is carried out for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and profitability. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer. These cookies serve us particularly for the following purposes: 

Cookies help us to understand how customer engage with the website. We may use a set of cookies to collect information and report site usage statistics. In addition to reporting site usage statistics, data collected may also be used, together with some of the advertising cookies described, to help show more relevant ads across the web and to measure interactions with the ads we show. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technical cookies is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR, legitimate interests. 

  1. Newsletter 
  1. Description and scope of data processing 

You can subscribe to a newsletter on our website free of charge. When subscribing for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us. 

  • Email address 

No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter. 

  1. Purpose of data processing 

The user's email address is collected to deliver the newsletter to the recipient. 

Additional personal data as part of the registration process is collected to prevent misuse of the services or email address. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of data provided by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) UK GDPR if the user has given his consent. 

  1. Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active. 

The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven days. 

  1. Objection and removal 

The subscription for the newsletter can be cancelled by the data subject at any time. For this purpose, every newsletter contains an opt-out link. 

Through this, it is also possible to withdraw the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process. 

  1. Contact via Email 
  1. Description and scope of data processing 

You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored. 

The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation. 

  1. Purpose of data processing 

If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

If the user has given consent, the legal basis for processing the data is Art. 6 (1)(a) UK GDPR. 

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) UK GDPR. 

  1. Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved. 

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest. 

  1. Objection and removal 

The user has the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. 

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at hello@oak-network.com or by mail using the details provided below: Unit 562 Salisbury House, 31 London Wall, London, England, EC2M 5QQ 

In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted. 

  1. Contact form 
  1. Description and scope of data processing 

A Contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. 

When sending the message the following data will also be stored: 

  • Email address 
  • First name 
  • Date and time of contact 
  1. Purpose of data processing 

The processing of the personal data from the input mask as well as if you contact us by mail serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact. 

The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the Contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to provide you with the best possible response to the request you send to us via the contact form. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) UK GDPR. 

  1. Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the Contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified. 

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest. 

  1. Objection and removal 

If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form or via e-mail, the user can object to the storage of his or her personal data at any time. 

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at hello@oak-network.com or by mail using the details provided below: Unit 562 Salisbury House, 31 London Wall, London, England, EC2M 5QQ 

In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted. 

  1. Application via Email and application form 
  1. Scope of processing personal data 

There is a form on our website which can be used for electronic job applications. If an applicant makes use of this possibility, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. The data is: 

  • First name 
  • Last name 
  • Email address 
  • Curriculum vitae 

Alternatively, you can send us your application by email. In this case, we collect your email address and the information you provide in the email. 

After sending your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your application documents from us by email. 

Your data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing your application. 

  1. Purpose of data processing 

The processing of personal data from the application form serves us solely to process your application. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. 

The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. 

  1. Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of the data is the initiation of the contractual relationship at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) Alt. 1 UK GDPR. 

  1. Duration of storage 

After completion of the application procedure, the data will be stored for up to six months. Your data will be deleted after six months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions. 

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest. 

  1. Exercising your rights 
  1. Hosting 

The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us. 

Our service provider is: 

Godaddy 

The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is: 

  • Browser type and version 
  • Used operating system 
  • Referrer URL 
  • Hostname of the accessing computer 
  • Time and date of the server request 
  • IP address of the user's device 

This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) UK GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website - and server log files are therefore recorded. 

The server of the website is geographically located in the United Kingdom. 

  1. Usage of Plugins 

We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below: 

Use of HubSpot

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use functions of HubSpot Inc., 2nd Floor, 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA (Hereinafter referred to as HubSpot). This is an integrated software solution that covers various aspects of our online marketing. These include, among other things: Email marketing (newsletters and automated mailings, e.g. to provide downloads), social media publishing & reporting, reporting (especially traffic sources, access, etc. ...), contact management (especially user segmentation & CRM), landing pages and contact forms. HubSpot sets a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).
Further information on the collection and storage of data by HubSpot can be found at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy 

  1. Purpose of data processing

    The use of the HubSpot Plug-In serves exclusively for the optimization of our marketing. 
  2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

    The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) UK GDPR. 
  3. Duration of storage

    Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes. 
  4. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal

    You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
    You can prevent HubSpot from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

    You can find further information on objection and removal options against HubSpot at:
    https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
    You can also find further information on objection and removal options against HubSpot at:
    https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

Use of YouTube

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the plugin operated by Google from YouTube, YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA and their representatives in the Union Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). We use the plugin from YouTube to embed videos from YouTube on our online presence. When you visit our website, your browser connects to YouTube's servers. It may be used to store and analyse personal data, in particular user activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular IP address and operating system).
We have no influence on the content of the plug-in. If you are logged into your YouTube account during your visit, YouTube can assign your online presence visit to this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this corresponding information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there. \Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB 

  1. Purpose of data processing

    The use of the YouTube PlugIn serves the improvement of the user friendliness and an appealing representation of our on-line operational readiness level. 
  2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

    The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) UK GDPR. 
  3. Duration of storage

    Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes. 
  4. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal

    You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
    You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as a browser browser browser.B. Install NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com=EN&hl=e) in your browser.
    With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
    https://adssettings.google.com
    Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
    nhttps://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

This privacy policy has been created with the assistance of DataGuard

 



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