Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25 July 2025
Company: Essential Talents Recruitment Ltd
Website: www.essentialtalent.co
1. Introduction
At Essential Talents Recruitment Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal identification details: name, email address, phone number, date of birth.
- Professional details: CVs/resumes, qualifications, employment history, references.
- Application details: job preferences, education records.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide recruitment and consultancy services.
- To match candidates with suitable job opportunities.
- To communicate with you regarding applications, sessions, and updates.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent – when you provide explicit permission (e.g., submitting a CV).
- Contract – when processing is necessary to perform a contract with you.
- Legal obligation – when required to comply with UK laws.
- Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our business operations and does not override your rights.
5. Data Sharing
- Prospective employers, educational institutions, and partner organizations (with your consent).
- Service providers supporting our operations (e.g., IT, hosting, communications).
- Regulators, government authorities, or law enforcement when legally required.
- We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personals information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Candidates may request deletion of their data at any time (see Section 9).
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. International Transfers
Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., UK GDPR-compliant contracts or adequacy decisions).
9. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)
- Right to access your data.
- Right to rectify inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
Requests may be made by contacting us (see Section 11).
10. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookies Policy.
11. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Essential Talents Recruitment Ltd
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