Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27th October 2023

1. Introduction

Aimtech Recruitment Ltd ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us as a candidate, client, or website visitor. We comply with data protection laws applicable in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant US federal and state laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

Name, contact details (email, phone number, address), and date of birth.
Resume, employment history, educational background, and professional qualifications.
Identification documents (where required by law).
References and background check information.
Immigration and work permit status.
Salary/Contractor Rate expectations and job preferences.
Technical information (IP address, browser type, operating system) when using our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To assess and match you with potential job opportunities.
To communicate with you about job openings, interviews, and recruitment processes.
To verify your identity and qualifications.
To conduct background checks (where permitted by law).
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
To improve our services and website functionality.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & US Compliance)

In the UK, our processing activities are based on:

Your consent (where required).
Performance of a contract with you.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Legitimate interests in providing recruitment services.

In the US, we comply with applicable state and federal laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where relevant.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

Potential employers or clients seeking candidates.
Third-party service providers (e.g., background check agencies, IT support, cloud storage providers).
Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law.
Business partners in the recruitment industry.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK or US, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes. Unsuccessful candidate data is typically retained for 5 years unless you request deletion sooner. This is to allow us to approach you about other opportunities in the future.

8. Your Rights

UK Candidates (under UK GDPR):

Right to access, correct, or delete your data.
Right to object to processing or restrict its use.
Right to data portability.
Right to withdraw consent at any time.

US Candidates (under relevant US laws):

Right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used.
Right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
Right to opt out of certain data-sharing practices.

To exercise your rights, contact us at enquiries@aimtechrecruitment.com.

9. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Information

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Aimtech Recruitment Ltd
Atlantic House, Lansbury Estate, Knaphill, Surrey, GU21 2EP
enquiries@aimtechrecruitment.com
01483 357897

By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.