Privacy Policy – Updated 14th December – 2024
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
This Privacy Policy, in conjunction with our Terms of Use and any referenced documents, explains how your personal data is collected, processed, and protected by our company. GDPR Principles
The company strictly complies with the principles outlined in the GDPR. These include: Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: Ensuring data is processed transparently and only for legitimate purposes. Purpose Limitation: Collecting data solely for specified and lawful purposes. Data Minimization: Processing only data that is necessary for its intended purpose. Accuracy: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date data. Storage Limitation: Retaining data only as long as necessary for its purpose. Integrity and Confidentiality: Protecting data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. Your privacy and security are paramount to us, and our processes reflect these principles. Compliance with GDPR is overseen by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Controller
When you provide personal data to Professional Recruitment Services Ltd, the company acts as the data controller. If any other entity serves as the data controller, this will be explicitly communicated at the time of data collection.
Lawful Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases outlined in GDPR Article 6(1) (a), (b),and (c): Consent: Your explicit consent for specific purposes. Contractual Necessity: Data required to perform or prepare for a contract, such as employment services. Legal Obligation: Compliance with legal obligations related to recruitment or employment.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information: Information submitted through forms on our website, such as during registration, service subscriptions, or participation in promotions. Details of interactions with our team, including correspondence. Survey responses provided voluntarily for research purposes. Recruitment-related data, such as qualifications and preferences for job placement. Website usage data, including traffic, location, and resources accessed, to enhance user experience.
How We Use Your Data
Your data will be used to: Administer and provide services you request. Facilitate marketing and customer communications, based on your preferences. Fulfill our contractual obligations to you or third parties. Ensure compliance with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Consent for Processing and Communication
By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to the following Data Processing: We will process your sensitive data for the purposes outlined in this policy. International Data Transfers: If necessary for the stated purposes and based on your preference for overseas opportunities, we may transfer your information to countries with different data protection standards. In such cases, contractual safeguards will ensure your data remains secure. You may opt out of receiving communications by post or phone, though this may exclude you from special offers or promotions. To receive communications via email or SMS, you must explicitly opt-in unless you are an existing client, in which case related service updates may be sent. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us via the details provided We may disclose personal information where legally required or in cases of objectionable content or disruptive behavior on our platforms, notifying relevant third parties such as employers or law enforcement when necessary.
Cookies and IP Address Collection
We may collect information about your computer, such as your IP address, operating system, and browser type, for system administration and to report aggregated, non-identifiable data to advertisers. When you visit our website, we may use cookies—small files stored on your computer’s hard drive—to enhance your experience. Cookies allow us to: Recognize you on future visits and tailor content to your preferences. Store your preferences to improve site functionality. Compile anonymous statistics to analyze usage patterns and improve services. Speed up your searches and personalize your experience. Some data is collected by third-party services on our behalf to monitor website performance. This data is aggregated and does not include personally identifiable information. You can decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features of our website. Unless cookies are blocked, they will be automatically issued upon your visit.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights: Marketing Preferences You have the right to opt out of your data being processed for marketing purposes. We will always seek your explicit consent (opt-in) before using your data for marketing or sharing it with third parties for such purposes. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing: unsubscribe@professionalrecruitmentservices.co.uk.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. Please note these sites operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
Access to Information
You have the right to confirm whether your data is being processed and to request access to your personal data and supplementary information. There is no charge for such requests unless they are excessive or repetitive, in which case an administrative fee may apply. We will respond within 30 days. In complex cases, this may be extended by up to 60 days with prior notice.
Data Rectification and Erasure
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. We will process these requests within 30 days, extendable by 60 days for complex cases. You also have the “right to be forgotten,” meaning you can request data erasure. This may be denied where the data is required for legal obligations, public health, or legal claims. Third parties with whom your data was shared must also erase it.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal data: To subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates as per section 1159 of the UK companies ACT 2006. During the sale, purchase, or transfer of business assets. To comply with legal obligations, protect rights, or prevent fraud and credit risks. Changes to Privacy Policy We may update this policy to reflect legal, service, or best practice changes.
Contact Us
Email: info@professionalrecruitmentservices.co.uk Phone: 020 3989 5910 Address: Head Office Professional Recruitment Services Ltd. 30 Prentice Court, Northampton, NN3 8X5, UK For general information on data protection, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website. (Insert Link)