Privacy and GDPR Policy

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@skillsbridgerecruitmentgroup.com

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 may share your data with:

Employers and clients seeking candidates for job vacancies

Third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, background checks, cloud storage)

Government agencies, law enforcement, or regulatory bodies where required by law

Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal consultants)

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 under UK GDPR:

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.

Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, please contact us on admin@skillsbridgerecruitmentgroup.com and someone will get back to you within 2 business days.