N & Co Consulting Limited
1. Introduction
N & Co Consulting Limited ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
N & Co Consulting Limited is an IT specialist recruitment and managed service provider, registered in England and Wales under company number [Company Number], with a registered office at 36 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5JL. We act as a data controller when processing personal data for recruitment and employment-related services.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Candidates: Name, contact details, CVs, work experience, qualifications, references, salary expectations, right-to-work documentation, and other relevant recruitment information.
- Clients: Name, job title, company details, contact information, and recruitment requirements.
- Suppliers and Partners: Business contact details, bank information for payments, and relevant contractual details.
- Website Users: IP address, browser type, and cookie data for analytics purposes.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g., when you apply for a job, contact us, or submit your CV)
- Third-party sources (e.g., job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, or background-checking services)
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies and website analytics)
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract with you.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our business operations and does not override your rights.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with a legal duty.
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for processing.
6. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing recruitment and managed IT services.
- Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities.
- Engaging with clients and fulfilling contractual obligations.
- Conducting due diligence and right-to-work checks.
- Improving our website and services through analytics.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share personal data with:
- Potential employers, clients, or hiring companies.
- Third-party service providers (e.g., payroll processors, background check agencies).
- Regulatory authorities or law enforcement where required by law.
- Cloud storage providers and IT support companies.
We ensure all data transfers comply with relevant data protection laws and contractual safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods include:
- Candidate data: Retained for up to 2 years from last engagement, unless otherwise required.
- Client and supplier data: Retained for the duration of the business relationship and for legal record-keeping.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us at contactus@nandcoconsulting.com.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
11. International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact us at contactus@nandcoconsulting.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) via www.ico.org.uk.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at contactus@nandcoconsulting.com or at our registered office: 36 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5JL.