1. Introduction
Howard James Recruitment is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Howard James Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing staffing solutions to businesses and career opportunities to candidates.
For the purpose of data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.
3. Information We Collect
- Name and contact details
- CVs and employment history
- Salary and job preferences
- Identification documents (where required)
- Communication records
- Website usage data
- References (where applicable)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
- Provide recruitment services to clients
- Communicate with you about roles or services
- Manage our business operations
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Clients for recruitment purposes
- Service providers (e.g. IT systems)
- Regulatory authorities where required
We do not sell your personal data.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your data is stored securely and only accessed where necessary.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or to comply with legal obligations.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Request data transfer
- Withdraw consent at any time
10. Cookies
For information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page for updates.
Contact Howard James Recruitment
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Regional Offices
Manchester: 0161 641 2550 | Birmingham: 0121 296 7370 | London: 0203 771 5540