Privacy Policy for Job Applicants.
Data Controller
Ternary Therapeutics Ltd is the data controller for personal information collected during recruitment. Andrew Potterton has been designated as Data Protection Officer and can be reached at a.potterton@ternarytx.co.uk.
Information We Collect
When you apply for a position at TernaryTx, we collect the following personal data:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- CV, résumé, and cover letter
- Professional references
- Employment and education history
- Notes and evaluations from interviews
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to assess your suitability for the role, communicate with you throughout the recruitment process, and make hiring decisions.
We rely on contractual necessity and our legitimate interests in conducting recruitment as our legal basis for processing under the UK GDPR.
Retention
Application materials are retained for approximately one month following the completion of the relevant recruitment process. Data may be held for longer with your explicit consent — for example, if you ask us to keep your details on file for future opportunities.
Who Has Access
Your data is shared only with members of our recruitment team who are directly involved in the hiring process. We do not sell, rent, or share applicant information with third parties for commercial purposes.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request portability of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Contact
To exercise any of your rights or if you have questions about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at hello@ternarytx.co.uk.