Privacy Policy for Manse Recruitment Group
Last updated: [14/11/24]
At Manse Recruitment Group, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our candidates, clients, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data you provide to us. It also outlines your rights regarding your data and how you can exercise them. VendoSearch.io complies with all relevant UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Manse Recruitment Group is a search and recruitment agency specialising in white collar roles in Construction & Engineering. We connect talented candidates with leading employers and provide recruitment solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Data Controller: Manse Recruitment Group
Contact Information: info@manserecruitmentgroup.com
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
2.1 Candidate Data
- Identification and Contact Information: Name, address, email, phone number, etc.
- Career Information: CVs, employment history, education, qualifications, skills, and references.
- Application Data: Records of your job applications, interviews, assessments, and feedback.
- Sensitive Data: Only where necessary and with explicit consent (e.g., right-to-work documents, diversity information).
2.2 Client Data
- Contact Information: Names, emails, and phone numbers of contact persons.
- Business Information: Details related to job requirements, contracts, and billing.
2.3 Website User Data
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and track website analytics. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- Recruitment and Placement: To match candidates with job opportunities, submit applications, arrange interviews, and manage feedback.
- Client Relationship Management: To provide recruitment services, communicate with clients, and manage contracts.
- Service Improvement: To improve our recruitment processes, website functionality, and customer experience.
- Marketing and Updates: To send relevant marketing communications, subject to your preferences and consent.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with regulatory obligations, including verification of right-to-work documentation and data protection laws.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases to process personal data:
- Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications).
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfil contractual obligations with candidates and clients.
- Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests in recruitment, provided these do not override your rights.
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data with:
- Clients: Potential employers who are hiring for roles that match your qualifications.
- Third-Party Service Providers: Providers of IT support, data storage, assessment tools, and other services necessary to deliver our recruitment services.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or enforceable requests.
We ensure that all third parties have appropriate data protection measures in place before sharing your data.
6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA (European Economic Area), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, to protect your data in line with UK GDPR requirements.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Candidate data is typically retained for up to [3 years] from the last interaction unless you request deletion sooner. Client data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Restrict processing of your data under specific conditions.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was provided.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@manserecruitmentgroup.com
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on our website and, if necessary, notify you of significant changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info@manserecruitmentgroup.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to provide transparency and ensure your rights are protected. For more detailed information about your data protection rights or to lodge a complaint, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.
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