At All Things Recruitment, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

All Things Recruitment ("we", "us", "our") is a recruitment company based in the United Kingdom. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Candidates

• Name, address, phone number, email address
• CVs, education and work history
• References and interview notes
• Right to work documentation
• Salary expectations and preferences
• Other information you provide to us

Clients

• Contact details (name, email, phone number)
• Company information
• Job descriptions and hiring needs
• Communications and feedback

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment services to candidates and clients
• To assess candidate suitability for job roles
• To communicate with you regarding opportunities, interviews, and placements
• To maintain business relationships
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (e.g. matching candidates with job opportunities)

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Prospective employers or clients
• Third-party service providers (e.g. cloud storage, CRM software)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. Typically:

• Candidate data: up to 2 years after last contact, unless otherwise requested 
• Client data: for the duration of our relationship and as needed for legal purposes 

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

• Access to your personal data 
• Correction of inaccurate data 
• Erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten") 
• Restriction of processing 
• Objection to processing 
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at letstalk@allthingsrecruitment.uk

8. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Cookies and Website Use

Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie settings via your browser. 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

All Things Recruitment
Email: letstalk@allthingsrecruitment.uk
Address: 32 Halifax Drive, Buckshaw Village, PR7 7LP

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk