Privacy Policy | Bankhead Recruitment

1. Introduction

Bankhead Recruitment Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Identity data: name, title, date of birth
Contact data: email address, telephone numbers, postal address
Professional data: employment history, qualifications, skills, references
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide recruitment services and match candidates with suitable opportunities
To communicate with you about potential roles or hiring requirements
To verify your identity and conduct reference checks
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in providing recruitment services.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with prospective employers (with your consent), third-party service providers who assist in our operations, and regulatory bodies or law enforcement where required by law. We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, typically for a period of two years from our last meaningful contact with you, unless you request earlier deletion or longer retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@bankheadrecruitment.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).