Privacy Statement for Legal Pro Recruitment
At Legal Pro Recruitment, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This statement explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Legal Pro Recruitment is a UK-based legal recruitment company specialising in connecting top legal talent with exceptional career opportunities. As a Data Controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data. You can contact us at:
Legal Pro Recruitment
Address: 128 City Road, London, Greater London. EC1V 2NX
Email: info@legalprorecruitment.com
Phone: +447908 404342
2. What Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data necessary for recruitment purposes, including but not limited to:
- Personal Information: Name, contact details (email address, phone number, postal address), date of birth.
- Professional Information: CVs, employment history, education, qualifications, skills, references, salary expectations.
- Communication Data: Notes from interviews, emails, and other correspondence.
- Special Categories of Data: If necessary, and with your explicit consent, we may collect sensitive data, such as health information or details of criminal convictions, as required for specific roles.
3. How We Use Your Data
We collect and process personal data to provide recruitment services, including:
- Assessing your suitability for current or future job opportunities.
- Matching candidates with client job vacancies.
- Communicating with you about roles, interviews, or feedback.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
We will only process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, legal obligations, or our legitimate business interests.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Portability: Request your data in a portable format for transfer to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:
- Employers and hiring managers to facilitate recruitment processes.
- Background check providers (with your explicit consent).
- Regulatory authorities or legal entities, if required by law.
All third-party service providers are required to process your data securely and in accordance with GDPR.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or as required by law. If we have not had meaningful contact with you for [time period, two years], we will securely delete or anonymise your data.
7. Data Security
We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we strive to safeguard your information, no system can guarantee complete security. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.
8. Cookies and Website Usage
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyse website traffic and improve our services. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
9. Changes to This Statement
We may update this GDPR Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email or other communication methods.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we handle your personal data or wish to make a complaint, you can contact us at:
Legal Pro Recruitment
128 City Road, London, Greater London. EC1V 2NX
Email: info@legalprorecruitment.com
Phone: +447908 404342
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator, at www.ico.org.uk.