Privacy Policy

HJC Recruitment (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, hjcrecruitment.co.uk, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, including:

Name, email address, phone number, and job title
CVs, application forms, or other recruitment-related documents
Correspondence via email, phone, or website contact forms

We may also collect non-identifiable information automatically, such as IP addresses or browser type, for website analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide our recruitment services
Match candidates with suitable roles for our clients
Communicate important information about our services
Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Your consent (e.g., submitting a CV or enquiry)
Our legitimate interests (e.g., recruitment matching and business communications)
Legal obligations (e.g., record keeping for employment purposes)

4. Data Sharing

Your personal data will only be shared with:

Prospective employers or clients relevant to your application or enquiry
Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

All third parties we work with are required to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. For recruitment purposes, we typically retain candidate data for up to two years, unless you request its deletion sooner.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@hjcrecruitment.co.uk.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

HJC Recruitment
Email: admin@hjcrecruitment.co.uk
Website: hjcrecruitment.co.uk