Privacy Policy for Blue Recruitment Ltd
Effective Date: 10/11/2024
At Blue Recruitment Ltd ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website [insert website URL] ("Website") and use our services. It also explains your rights regarding your personal data and how you can exercise them.
We comply with theUK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)and theData Protection Act 2018in the collection and processing of personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with us through our Website, for example by filling out a contact form, registering for job alerts, applying for a job, or submitting your CV, we may collect the following personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
Professional Information: CV, job history, skills, qualifications, and other information relevant to your job application.
Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, etc. (only if provided by you).
Account Information: If you create an account with us, we may collect details such as your username, password, and preferences.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect information about your use of the Website using cookies and similar technologies. This includes:
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, including the pages you visit, the duration of your visits, and your interactions with our content.
Device and Technical Data: Information about the device you use to access our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
We useGoogle Analyticsto gather information about how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic, user behavior, and improve our Website's performance. For more details on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer toGoogle'sPrivacyPolicy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Recruitment Services: To process your job application, match your qualifications with available positions, and communicate with you about job opportunities.
To Improve Our Website: To analyze how visitors use our Website and improve user experience through Google Analytics.
To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send you job alerts, or contact you about your application or other recruitment services.
To Meet Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, including compliance with tax, employment, and recruitment regulations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent, such as when you submit a job application or sign up for job alerts.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you, such as processing your job application or managing recruitment services.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our Website or contacting you with relevant job opportunities.
Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as tax or employment laws.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as email providers, hosting services, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal data if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
5. International Transfers of Data
We do not currently transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. However, some third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, may store and process your data in countries outside the UK. These transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards in line with the UK GDPR.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you no longer wish to receive communications from us or if you would like us to delete your information, please contact us using the details below.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization, in a structured and commonly used format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
8. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and help us analyze website traffic. For more information on the types of cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to ourCookie Policy.
9. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal data seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot ensure the security of information you transmit to us.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Blue Recruitment Ltd
7 Sansome St, Worcs, WR1 1UH
Email: enquiries@bluerecruitmentltd.com
Phone: 01905 673256
By using our Website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.