At Acme Recruiters, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Acme Recruiters is a recruitment agency based in London We connect job seekers with employers while ensuring the highest level of transparency and data protection throughout the recruitment process.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Job Seeker Information: Name, contact details (e.g., phone number, email), CVs, employment history, qualifications, and references.
- Employer Information: Company name, contact details, job descriptions, and recruitment needs.
- Website Use Information: IP address, browser type, and cookies for website functionality and analytics.
- Special Category Data: Where necessary (e.g., to comply with employment regulations), we may process data such as health information or diversity and inclusion data with your explicit consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To facilitate recruitment and job placement services.
- To communicate job opportunities or candidates.
- To perform pre-employment checks, including references or criminal record checks (with your consent).
- To improve our services through website analytics.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract or provide requested services.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business while balancing your privacy rights.
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Potential employers or clients for recruitment purposes.
- Third-party service providers (e.g., background check agencies, IT providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Regulatory authorities if required by law.
6. International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. For more information, refer to our [Cookie Policy].
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
