Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date: e.g., November 25, 2024]

Welcome to Recruitance IT Services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you use our website, apply for jobs, or engage our recruitment and staffing services globally.

Recruitance IT Services is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely, in compliance with applicable data protection legislation.

  1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Recruitance IT Services

Email: hr@recruitance.com

Phone: +44 7878 754679

For specific data protection queries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer/Privacy Contact using the details above.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect and process various categories of personal information to provide our recruitment and staffing solutions effectively.

Category of Data

Examples of Data Elements Collected

Identifiers & Contact Details

Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, nationality, passport number, visa status (for compliance).

Professional & Employment Data

Qualifications, skills, experience, employment history (start/end dates), job titles, salary expectations, references, and CV/Resume details.

Website & Technical Data

IP addresses, browser type, usage data, log files, and information collected via cookies (see Section 6).

Sensitive Personal Information

Information regarding criminal convictions (if required by law for specific roles/countries), health data (only to accommodate disabilities during the process, with explicit consent).

Sources of Data:

We collect data directly from you when you submit your CV or fill out forms. We also collect information from third parties, such as professional social media platforms (like LinkedIn), job boards, your references, and former employers.

Explore how recruitment agencies handle personal data, including collection, usage, and security, through these privacy policies:

  1. How We Use Your Information (Purposes and Legal Basis)

We process your personal data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.

Purpose of Processing

Legal Basis for Processing (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, local law)

Recruitment & Staffing

Legitimate Interest: Matching candidates with client vacancies; managing applications; assessing suitability for roles.

Client Engagement

Contractual Necessity: To fulfill obligations under service agreements with employers.

Compliance & Legal

Legal Obligation: Conducting background checks, verifying right-to-work status (KSA, UAE, UK, USA), reporting to authorities.

Communication

Consent / Legitimate Interest: Responding to inquiries, sending job alerts (if opted in), and providing updates.

Website Improvement

Legitimate Interest: Data analysis to improve our website experience and troubleshoot issues.

Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

  1. Who We Share Your Personal Data With

We only share your data when necessary for the recruitment process or required by law.

  • Employers/Clients: We share relevant personal data (usually your CV and professional details) with prospective employers who have job vacancies for which you are interested or suitable.
  • Service Providers: We use trusted third parties for services like psychometric testing, qualification checks, background/criminal record checks, and IT support.
  • Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or governmental requests.

We require all third parties to maintain robust security and confidentiality measures in line with applicable law.

  1. International Data Transfers

As a global agency operating across Europe, the GCC (KSA, UAE), and the USA, we transfer data internationally.

When transferring data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection (e.g., KSA, UAE, USA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as specific data protection agreements or standard contractual clauses, to protect your privacy rights.

  1. Data Security and Retention

We take steps to secure your personal data. Data is kept as long as needed for the purposes collected or for legal reasons.

  1. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data, such as access, correction, or deletion. Contact us at [Privacy Email Address] to use these rights or if you have concerns about data processing, you can file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

  1. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. For more information, see All About Cookies.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

These official guidelines and tools explain how to develop privacy policies for global
[Link this Privacy Policy page in your website’s footer and anywhere personal data is collected (e.g., CV submission forms, contact forms).]

https://www.gov.uk/data-protection#:~:text=Data%20protection%20legislation%20controls%20how,access%2C%20loss%2C%20destruction%20or%20damage

  1. https://www.caprivacy.org/cpra-text/
  2. http://armingaud-avocat.fr/en/federal-decree-law-no-45-of-2021-on-personal-data-protection/#:~:text=the%20following%20rules:-,1.,subject%20to%20update%2C%20where%20relevant.
  3. https://www.gov.uk/data-protection#:~:text=Data%20protection%20legislation%20controls%20how,access%2C%20loss%2C%20destruction%20or%20damage
  4. https://cppa.ca.gov/regulations/pdf/20230329_final_regs_text.pdf
  5. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj/eng
  6. Official German Version:
    https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bdsg_2018/BDSG.pdf
  7. Official English Translation: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_bdsg/englisch_bdsg.pdf 

Here is where you can download the full texts:

Europe (EU), UK, Germany, & France

The primary regulation for all EU countries is the GDPR. The UK adopted its own version (UK GDPR) after Brexit. Each country has national laws that supplement this. 

Regulation/Act 

Jurisdiction

Download Source (Official PDF Link)

GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679)

EU Member States (incl. DE & FR)

EUR-Lex Official PDF

UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018

United Kingdom

UK Legislation DPA 2018 Website

BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act)

Germany

BDSG Official English PDF

Loi Informatique et Libertés

France

CNIL Official English Translations Page

USA

California’s law is the benchmark for the USA.

Regulation/Act 

Jurisdiction

Download Source (Official PDF Link)

CCPA/CPRA Statute Text

California, USA

CPPA Official PDF

CCPA/CPRA Final Regulations

California, USA

CPPA Official Regulations Text PDF

GCC Region (KSA & UAE)

These laws were issued via Royal Decree and are managed by national data authorities. 

Regulation/Act 

Jurisdiction

Download Source (Official PDF Link)

PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law)

KSA (Saudi Arabia)

SDAIA Official Documents Page (Links to various PDFs including regulations)

PDPL (Federal Decree-Law No. 45)

UAE (United Arab Emirates)

UAE Government official information page (Links to official legal texts are often hosted o