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Privacy Policy for Rowland Recruitment Limited

This policy explains how Rowland Recruitment Limited (hereafter termed Rowland Recruitment) handles your personal data and outlines your rights. All information stored by Rowland Recruitment will be done so in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018), including any revisions.

Data Controller Information

Rowland Recruitment acts as the data controller, managing and processing your personal data, including data collected or processed by third parties on its behalf.

External Website Links

The Rowland Recruitment website may contain links to other companies’ websites. Rowland Recruitment is not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites and encourages you to review their privacy policies.

Data Subjects and Collection

Rowland Recruitment collects your data through external websites, submissions through its website for specific job applications, or general consideration, and via email. Your CV will be stored in the Rowland Recruitment database. You can update your CV at any time by submitting a new one through the website or via email. Personal information collected from individuals could include, but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, title, addresses, phone numbers, personal email addresses, employment history and qualifications.
  • Demographic Information: Date of birth, gender and ethnicity.
  • Identification: Proof of ID (e.g., passport, driving licence).
  • Application Details: Information included in application forms.
  • Correspondence Records: Records of communications with Rowland Recruitment.
  • Security Clearance: Passport details, nationality details and information about criminal convictions.
  • Work Authorisation: Documents showing entitlement to work in the UK.
  • Website Activity: IP address, access times, referring sites, pages visited, links and features used, content viewed, browser or application type, language and other related information.
  • Phone Contact Information: Phone number and other details provided during phone calls.

Automated Decision Making/Profiling

Rowland Recruitment may use technology to automatically select suitable candidates based on specific criteria. Whilst the initial selection process is automated, our staff are involved in the final selection stages.

Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for recruitment purposes, including:

  • Processing job applications
  • Scheduling interviews
  • Offering positions to successful candidates
  • Sending marketing information and news
  • General job search processes

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting enquiries@rowlandrecruitment.com

Data Sharing

Rowland Recruitment may share your information with other organisations, as necessary, to perform our functions, or enable others to perform theirs, provided it is lawful.

Data Storing

Rowland Recruitment will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes we collect it. Different laws may also require Rowland Recruitment to keep different data for different periods of time. Where consent has been obtained to process your personal and sensitive personal data, Rowland Recruitment will hold /process your data for a period of 5 years. Upon expiry of that period, Rowland Recruitment will seek further consent from you. Where consent is not granted, Rowland Recruitment will cease to process your personal data and sensitive personal data.

Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: Request details about how your personal data is processed and obtain a copy.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data if there is no longer a valid reason for processing it.
  • Restriction: Request that the processing of your personal data be limited under certain conditions.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

However, if this involves a request for deletion of your data, please be aware Rowland Recruitment will only be able to do so if it can comply, for example, if the data contains financial information or information about our clients, this data must be stored for a period of up to 6 years. Where Rowland Recruitment is unable to comply, you will be advised along with the reasoning behind this.

Data Security

Rowland Recruitment implements measures to secure your personal data from accidental loss or unauthorised access. All data is stored on secure servers with SSL certificates, firewalls, passwords, and anti-spam software. Access to personal data is restricted to those with a legitimate business need, by browsing the Rowland Recruitment website and communicating electronically with Rowland Recruitment, you agree to Rowland Recruitment processing your personal data. Regular backups are performed to mitigate data loss risks and Rowland Recruitment will inform you of any suspected data breaches if legally required. However, transmitting information via the internet is not entirely secure and is at your own risk.

Contact Information

To exercise your rights, please use the following details:
Rowland Recruitment Limited
Email: enquiries@rowlandrecruitment.com
Phone: 07971 564732

You also have the right to raise concerns with Information Commissioner’s Office on 0303 123 1113 or at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/, or any other relevant supervisory authority, if you believe that your data protection rights have not been adhered to.

Legal information

Rowland Recruitment is a trading name of Rowland Recruitment Limited
A company registered in England & Wales
Company Number: 15817227
Registered office: Medway Bridge House, 1-8 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 1JP
VAT Number: 472 1369 90

Accessibility

This Privacy Policy is accessible via the link in the footer of each page on our website.

Policy Updates

Rowland Recruitment may revise this policy periodically by posting a new version on its website and suggest you check occasionally to ensure you are aware of any changes. Significant changes may also be notified by email if you have provided Rowland Recruitment with your contact details.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 3 July 2024.