Privacy Policy
C E Recruitment
Effective Date: 6th May 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to C E Recruitment. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
- Employment Information: CVs, employment history, qualifications, references.
- Financial Information: Salary expectations, bank details (for payroll processing, if applicable).
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website and services.
- Communication Data: Records of emails, calls, and other communications with us.
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect your personal data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g., when you submit a job application, contact us via email, or call us).
- Automated technologies (e.g., when you use our website, we collect cookies and usage data).
- Third-party sources, such as job boards, recruitment platforms, and references from previous employers.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To provide recruitment services and match candidates with job opportunities.
- To communicate with you about job vacancies, applications, and career opportunities.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To process payroll and manage contractual agreements if you are placed in a role.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary for fulfilling a contract with you.
- Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our services in a way that is expected by our candidates and clients.
- Consent: Where required, we will obtain explicit consent before processing your data.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data with:
- Potential employers and clients for recruitment purposes.
- Third-party service providers who assist in our operations, such as payroll processors, IT support, and background check services.
- Legal and regulatory bodies where required by law.
- Any third party with your explicit consent.
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These include encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically:
- Candidate data is retained for up to [Insert Retention Period] from the last point of contact unless you request deletion sooner.
- Financial and payroll records are retained for legal compliance purposes.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
- Restriction: Request to limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
C E Recruitment
info@cerecruitment.co.uk
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.