Privacy Policy

At UK Shift Connect Recruitment Ltd, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK GDPR.

1. Who We Are

UK Shift Connect Recruitment Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Name, email, phone number
CVs, employment history, qualifications
Identification and right-to-work documents
Communication records
Website usage data (cookies, IP address)

This aligns with standard recruitment data collection practices used in the UK

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

Submit a job application
Upload your CV
Contact us via forms or email
Use our website

We may also collect data from third parties such as references or job boards

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Match you with job opportunities
Process job applications
Communicate with you
Perform background and reference checks
Improve our services

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

Contract – to provide recruitment services
Legal obligation – right-to-work checks
Legitimate interests – improving services
Consent – where required

These are standard lawful bases under UK GDPR

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Employers and clients
Background check providers
IT and hosting providers
Legal or regulatory authorities (if required)

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary. Typically:

Candidate data: up to 1–2 years after last interaction
Legal/financial data: as required by law

Retention periods vary based on recruitment practices and legal requirements

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data:

Email: info@ukshiftconnectrecruitment.co.uk
Phone: 07533266947

12. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.