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Privacy Policy
Prestige People
Effective Date: February 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Prestige People ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients, candidates, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website (www.prestige-people.com) and our recruitment services.
By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Information You Provide Directly
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Candidates: When you apply for a role or submit your CV, we may collect your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, references, and any additional information relevant to securing your employment.
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Clients: When you engage with our services to recruit staff, we may collect your name, business or home address, job title, contact details, and any preferences related to hiring private staff.
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General Enquiries: If you contact us via our website, email, or phone, we will collect your name, email, and the content of your message.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical data, including:
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IP address, browser type, and operating system
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Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites
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Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 8 on Cookies for details)
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
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To provide recruitment services to candidates and clients
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To match candidates with suitable roles based on experience and client preferences
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To contact you regarding job opportunities, client requirements, or recruitment updates
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To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
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To improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback
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To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure website security
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
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Legitimate Interest – For providing recruitment services to candidates and clients
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Consent – When you opt into marketing communications or voluntarily submit personal data
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Contractual Necessity – When processing is required for fulfilling an employment placement
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Legal Obligation – When required by law (e.g., right-to-work checks)
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share your information with:
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Clients – If you are a candidate, we may share your profile and CV with prospective employers for recruitment purposes
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Third-Party Service Providers – For website hosting, database management, and recruitment software
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Legal Authorities – When required by law or for fraud prevention
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you wish to have your data removed, please contact us (see Section 10 for details).
7. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online system is completely secure, and we encourage users to exercise caution when sharing personal data online.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and gather website analytics. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
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Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erasure – Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
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Objection – Object to data processing in certain situations
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Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider
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Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see Section 10).
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Prestige People
Email: info@prestige-people.com
Phone: 0203 370 4139
Address: 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
By using our website or engaging with our recruitment services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.