Effective Date: 06/09/2023
1. Introduction
Switch Tech Talent ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from candidates, clients, and other individuals as necessary for our recruitment services:Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, postal address).Professional information (e.g., CVs, resumes, employment history, qualifications).Identification and verification information (e.g., passport details, national ID).Job preferences, skills, and other employment-related information.Communications and correspondence with us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:To provide recruitment services and match candidates with job opportunities.To communicate with you regarding job openings, interview schedules, and application progress.To verify your identity and eligibility for employment.To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.To improve our services and tailor job recommendations.To protect our legal rights and interests.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:Clients and employers seeking candidates for job opportunities.Third-party service providers who assist us in recruitment and related activities.Government authorities when required by law.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Breaches
A data protection breach is defined as “a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed”.Breaches will be reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) by Oliver Strong, Data Protection Manager without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after having become aware of the breach, unless Switch Tech Talent is able to demonstrate that the personal data breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects.The DPO will maintain a central register of the details of any data protection breaches.
7. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information under GDPR, including:The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.The right to correct inaccurate data.The right to request erasure of your data.The right to restrict processing.The right to data portability.The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
8. Source of the personal data
The Company sourced your personal data/sensitive personal data either as a result of a direct personal response, or from a publicly accessible source:• Directly from candidates via job applications, emails, or our website.• From publicly available sources such as LinkedIn and job boards.• From client interactions and business development activities.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at hello@switchtt.co.uk.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date.
11. Governing Law This Privacy Policy is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.
Switch Tech Talent Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number: 14958831 - Registered Office: Sas House, Friarswood, Chipperfield Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9JB