Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01 March 2020
Last Updated: 12 June 2026
1. Introduction
Jane Gorse Recruitment Ltd is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
This policy applies to candidates, clients, suppliers, and website users.
2. Who We Are
Jane Gorse Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency providing permanent, temporary, and contract staffing solutions.
Data Controller:
Jane Gorse Recruitment Ltd
Rosse House
9 Bollin Hill
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 4AN
Email: jane@jgorserecruitment.co.uk
Phone: 07833 231302
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Candidates
Name, address, contact details (email, phone)
CV details (employment history, education, skills)
Salary expectations and employment preferences
References (where provided)
Right to work documentation
Interview notes and feedback
Clients
Contact names, job titles, and business contact details
Recruitment requirements and role specifications
Website Users
IP address
Browser type and usage data (via cookies)
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
Direct applications (email, website, job boards)
LinkedIn and other professional platforms
Referrals
Client interactions
5. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
Candidates
Match you with suitable job opportunities
Share your details with potential employers (with your consent)
Communicate about roles and career opportunities
Maintain our recruitment database
Clients
Provide recruitment services
Communicate about candidates and roles
Legal/Operational
Comply with legal obligations
Improve our services
Maintain business records
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – when you opt in to be contacted or submitted for roles
Legitimate Interests – to provide recruitment services
Contractual Obligation – where processing is necessary for a contract
Legal Obligation – to comply with UK law
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
Prospective employers (clients)
IT and software providers (CRM systems, email providers)
Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
We do not sell your data to third parties.
8. Data Storage and Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Candidate data: typically, up to 2–5 years (unless you request deletion)
Client data: as required for business and legal purposes
Data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at: jane@jgorserecruitment.co.uk
10. Data Security
We take appropriate steps to protect your data, including:
Secure systems and access controls
Confidential handling of candidate information
Regular review of data protection practices
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website.
14. Complaints
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us in the first instance so that we can try to put things right. You can reach us at jane@jgorserecruitment.co.uk. We will acknowledge your complaint and respond as soon as we reasonably can.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to raise the matter with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner’s Office
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Our ICO Registration Reference: ZB167803
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Jane Gorse Recruitment Ltd
Email: jane@jgorserecruitment.co.uk or Telephone 07833 231302