At KAT Recruitment Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and lawfully. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Your name, contact details, and CV if you are a job seeker.
- Your job title and company details if you are an employer.
- Information you provide through our website, job applications, or direct communication.
- Publicly available information from professional networking sites such as LinkedIn.
- Technical data such as IP addresses and browser information for website analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing recruitment services to job seekers and employers.
- Processing job applications and matching candidates with suitable roles.
- Communicating with you regarding job opportunities or recruitment services.
- Improving our website and services through analytics and feedback.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate business interest in processing personal data for recruitment services.
- Contractual Obligation: If you engage with our services, we may process data necessary to fulfill our agreement.
- Consent: In cases where required by law, we will seek your explicit consent before processing certain personal data.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
- Employers who are recruiting for positions that match your profile.
- Candidates, if you are an employer seeking recruitment services.
- Auditors, accountants, and regulatory bodies where legally required.
- Technology providers who support our website and database systems.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to secure your data and prevent unauthorised access. Your personal information is stored securely within our database and internal systems.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal compliance. If you wish to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing under legitimate interests.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
8. Cookies & Website Tracking
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These cookies collect anonymous data to analyze website traffic and improve our services.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled.
Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to monitor site traffic and user behavior. For more details, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of external websites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services implies acceptance of any updates.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Phone: 01202 985 122
Address: KAT Recruitment Ltd, Bayside Business Centre, Sovereign Business Park, 48 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3TB