Introduction Edge Recruitment Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.edge-recruitment.uk, apply for a job, or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, and other identifiers.
  • Professional Information: CVs, cover letters, employment history, education details, references, and job preferences.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Sensitive Information: Any information you voluntarily provide that is categorised as sensitive under applicable law (e.g., health data, racial or ethnic origin).

2. How We Collect

Your Information is collected in the following ways:

  • Directly from you when you fill out forms on our website, register with us, or submit a job application.
  • From third parties such as job boards, recruitment agencies, and references.
  • Automatically through your use of our website and services.

3. How We Use

We use your information to:

  • Provide recruitment and placement services.
  • Assess your skills, qualifications, and suitability for roles.
  • Communicate with you about job opportunities, updates, and services.
  • Improve our services and website functionality.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Potential employers and clients for the purpose of recruitment.
  • Third-party service providers who assist us with our business operations.
  • Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Your Data Protection Rights Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

7. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the information we hold about you, or if you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please contact us at:

10. Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).