Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

At Cura Nidus, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every family and nanny we work with.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Cura Nidus is a nanny introduction service operating as a sole trader business based in the South East of England.
We act solely as an introducer — families hire nannies directly.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
📧 curanidus@outlook.com

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Families: names, contact details, job descriptions, household information, and preferences.
Nannies: names, contact details, work history, references, DBS details, and right-to-work documents.
Website enquiries: name, email, phone number, and message details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your data to:

Match families and nannies for potential introductions
Communicate about services, interviews, and placements
Carry out vetting and safeguarding checks (for nannies)
Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations
Respond to enquiries and requests for information

We will never sell or rent your information to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent: where you provide information voluntarily (e.g. via enquiry form).
Contract: to fulfil our obligations as an introducer.
Legal obligation: to comply with UK employment, tax, or safeguarding laws.
Legitimate interests: to operate our business and ensure safe introductions.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

Enquiries: up to 12 months after contact unless you become a client or candidate.
Client and candidate records: up to 6 years after introduction.
After this time, information is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data Sharing

We share data only when necessary:

With potential families or nannies for introduction purposes (with consent).
With third parties who help us run our business (e.g. secure email, IT systems).
Where required by law (e.g. safeguarding or legal obligations).

All third parties comply with UK GDPR standards.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing
Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email us at curanidus@outlook.com.

8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep all personal data secure — including password protection, secure storage, and limited access.

9. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website is hosted by WordPress.com, which may use essential and analytical cookies to improve site performance.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

10. Complaints

If you are concerned about how we handle your data, please contact us directly.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at http://www.ico.org.uk.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

🕊️ At Cura Nidus, your trust matters to us — every introduction and every conversation is handled with discretion, respect, and care.