Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/04/2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how The Recruitment Quarter Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access or use our recruitment website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Who We Are
The Recruitment Quarter Ltd is a recruitment company based in the United Kingdom. We operate a website through which users can browse job opportunities and submit their personal data, including CVs, for recruitment purposes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Email: info@therecruitmentquarter.com
Address: Suite 2a, 6 Floor Cobalt Square 83-85 Hagley Road, Birmingham, England, B16 8QG
- What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, address
Employment Information: CVs, employment history, qualifications, skills, references, and other career-related details
Demographic Information: Date of birth, nationality, work eligibility
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, usage data
Communications: Messages, application history, and correspondence with us
- How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data:
When you upload your CV or complete a job application on our website
When you communicate with us via email, phone, or website forms
When you sign up for job alerts, newsletters, or create a user profile
Through third-party sources such as job boards, social media, or referrals (with your consent)
- Why We Process Your Data (Legal Basis)
We process your data lawfully under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you submit your CV or apply for a role
Contractual Obligation: To assess your suitability for job opportunities and match you with potential employers
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, respond to inquiries, or prevent fraud
Legal Compliance: To meet our legal and regulatory obligations
- How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide recruitment services and match candidates with suitable roles
Contact you regarding job opportunities or your application
Share your CV and information with potential employers (only with your consent)
Maintain candidate records and provide tailored job alerts
Improve our website, analytics, and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with:
Prospective employers and clients, but only with your prior consent
Third-party service providers (e.g., website hosts, email services) under data processing agreements
Regulatory or law enforcement authorities if required by law
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
- International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or data protection agreements.
- Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal obligations. If you request, we will delete your data unless we are legally required to keep it.
CVs and candidate profiles: kept for up to 2 years after your last interaction with us, unless otherwise agreed
- Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to data processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at Info@therecruitmentquarter.com.. We aim to respond to all requests within one month.
- Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or loss, including:
Encrypted data storage
Access controls and secure authentication
Regular data audits and system monitoring
- Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and collect usage data. For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy].
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of our services signifies your acceptance of any changes.
Contact information:
The Recruitment Quarter Ltd, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Info@therecruitmentquarter.com.