This Privacy Policy describes how the recruitment company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information of individuals (“you” or “your”) in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect:

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

– Contact details (name, address, email address, phone number).

– Professional information (CV, resume, employment history, educational background).

– Identification information (date of birth, national identification number).

– Other relevant information you provide during the recruitment process (cover letter, references).

2. Purposes of Data Processing:

We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:

– Assessing your suitability for job vacancies and managing the recruitment process.

– Contacting you regarding job opportunities, interviews, and related communications.

– Verifying your credentials, qualifications, and employment history.

– Complying with legal obligations and industry standards.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing:

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal information:

– Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (potential employment).

– Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., equal opportunity monitoring, right to work checks).

– Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party (e.g., assessing qualifications and skills for job vacancies).

4. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you are not selected for a job, we may retain your information for a reasonable period to consider you for future opportunities, unless you request its deletion.

5. Sharing Personal Information:

We may share your personal information with the following parties, strictly for recruitment-related purposes:

– Prospective employers and clients.

– Background screening and verification service providers.

– Professional advisors (legal, financial, etc.) involved in the recruitment process.

6. Security Measures:

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or storage method is entirely secure.

7. Your Rights:

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

– The right to access, correct, or request erasure of your personal data.

– The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.

– The right to data portability.

– The right to withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent) without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal information or would like to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email address]. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any updates.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on2023.