Last updated: 12/08/2025
Introduction
Connectus Recruitment (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage with our recruitment services.
We act as a Data Controller for the personal data we collect and process in relation to our recruitment activities.
The personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
When you are a candidate:
Name, contact details (address, phone number, email)
CV and employment history
Education and qualifications
Skills, preferences, and interests
Interview notes and feedback
Right-to-work documents (passport, visa, etc.)
When you are a client/employer:
Contact details (name, job title, business address, email, phone number)
Information about your recruitment needs and requirements
Automatically via our website:
IP address, browser type, and device information
Website usage data (via cookies – see our Cookies Policy)
How we collect your data
We collect personal data in several ways:
Directly from you (e.g., when you send your CV, complete a contact form, or speak to us)
From publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn, company websites, job boards)
From third parties (e.g., referrals, previous employers, professional references)
Automatically through our website (cookies and analytics)
Why we use your personal data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
For candidates:
To assess your suitability for roles and match you with job opportunities
To share your CV and details with potential employers (with your consent)
To communicate with you about vacancies, applications, and career advice
To maintain our candidate database for future opportunities
For clients/employers:
To provide recruitment services and candidate recommendations
To manage our business relationship and fulfil contractual obligations
For both:
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., right-to-work checks)
To improve our services and website performance
For marketing and business development (only where you have given consent or we have a legitimate interest)
Lawful bases for processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
Consent– where you have agreed to specific processing (e.g., sending your CV to a client)
Contract– to take steps before entering into, or to fulfil, a contract
Legal obligation – to comply with laws such as employment and immigration checks
Legitimate interest – where processing is necessary for our recruitment activities and does not override your rights
Who we share your data with
We may share your data with:
Potential employers (with your consent if you are a candidate)
Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage, IT systems, email platforms)
Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law
We will never sell your personal data.
International transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure your data is protected through appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.
Data retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Candidate data: up to 2 years after last contact (unless you request otherwise)
Client data: for as long as we have a business relationship and as required by law
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent or opt out
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated date shown at the top.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Connectus Recruitment
hello@connectusrecruitment.co.uk
0208 137 0676