Privacy Policy

24 Search (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


1. Information We Collect

Candidates:

• Personal Data: Name, contact details, education, employment history, and CVs.

• Sensitive Data: Health, diversity, or criminal record information (with consent).

• Usage Data: Website interactions and preferences.

Clients:

• Business Information: Company name, contact details, job postings, and requirements.

• Financial Data: Billing and payment details.


2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under these legal bases:

• Consent: With your explicit agreement.

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contract with you.

• Legal Obligation: Compliance with legal requirements.

• Legitimate Interests: To operate our business effectively, balanced against your rights.


3. How We Use Your Information

Candidates:

• Recruitment Services: Matching your profile with job opportunities.

• Communication: Informing you about job opportunities and career advice.

• Compliance: Meeting legal obligations.

Clients:

• Service Provision: Delivering recruitment services.

• Billing: Processing payments.

• Communication: Providing updates and industry insights.


4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Clients: For potential employment opportunities.

• Service Providers: To support our operations (e.g., IT, payment processing).

• Legal Authorities: As required by law or to protect our rights.


5. Data Security

We employ strong security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure data integrity.


6. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.

• Correction: Update inaccurate information.

• Deletion: Request erasure of your data, subject to legal requirements.

• Restriction: Limit how we use your data.

• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.

• Portability: Transfer your data to another service provider.

• To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.


7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Regular reviews ensure we comply with retention policies.


8. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.


10. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:

24 Search

Company Address: 

699B High Road

Leyton 

London

E10 6RA

Email: info@24search.co.uk

Phone: 07511 189889 

Company No: 15721072 

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data handling, contact us directly or file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

ICO Contact Details:

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Phone: 0303 123 1113


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