Introduction
Skills Bridge Recruitment Group ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
Skills Bridge Recruitment Group is the data controller and responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
Email: admin@skillsbridgerecruitment.com
Phone: (302) 205-4818
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Name, contact details (phone number, email address, address), resume, employment history, qualifications, skills, and references
Right to work documentation and identification details
Salary expectations and job preferences
Communication records (emails, calls, messages)
Any additional information provided by you in relation to job applications
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data:
Directly from you (via job applications, website forms, phone calls, emails, in person)
From third parties (e.g., referees, recruitment platforms, job boards, LinkedIn, background check providers, publicly available sources)
Through automated means (cookies and tracking technologies when using our website)
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Provide recruitment services, match you with job opportunities, and communicate with you about roles
Process job applications and verify your suitability for roles
Maintain records for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Improve our services and website experience
Conduct marketing activities (where permitted by law)
Legal Basis for Processing Data
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent – where you have given clear consent for us to process your data
Contractual Necessity– where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract
Legal Obligation– where processing is required to comply with laws
Legitimate Interests– where processing is necessary for our business interests (e.g., recruitment services, fraud prevention), provided it does not override your rights
Data Sharing
We do not share or sell your data unless required to by law, or are required to pass on details to future employers for employment contracts.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We ensure that third parties handling your data comply with GDPR requirements and implement appropriate security measures.
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
Candidate and recruitment records: Up to 2 years from the last meaningful contact unless required for longer retention by law or consented otherwise
Compliance and financial records: As required by applicable legal obligations
Your Rights
You have the following rights:
Access – Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your data
Restriction – Request restriction of processing
Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Data Portability– Request to transfer your data to another provider
Withdraw Consent– If processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@skillsbridgerecruitmentgroup.com. We will respond within one month.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. This includes encryption, access controls, and secure storage.
11. Complaints
If you have concerns about our data practices, please contact us on admin@skillsbridgerecruitment.com and someone will get back to you within 2 business days.