Privacy Policy - 4 Steps Recruitment

Privacy Policy

At 4 Steps Recruitment, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website and services.

1. Data Collection

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you submit a CV, register for job alerts, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, employment history, and other details included in your resume or cover letter.

2. Use of Information

The information we collect is used strictly for recruitment purposes. This includes evaluating your suitability for roles, communicating with you about potential opportunities, and sharing your details with prospective employers (only with your explicit consent).

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except to trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Objection & Portability: You may object to processing and request a copy of your data in a portable format.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

To exercise your rights or for any inquiries, please contact us at info@4stepsrecruitment.co.uk.