Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Blockwork IT is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide to us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data to provide our recruitment and staffing services:
- Resumes: Including qualifications, skills, employment history, and education details.
- Job Preferences: Such as desired roles, locations, and salary expectations.
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.
- Data from External Sources: We may collect data from publicly available sources like LinkedIn and job boards.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
- Match your qualifications with job opportunities and share relevant profiles with clients.
- Communicate regarding job opportunities, application progress, and other career services.
- Improve our services through data analytics and user feedback.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you submit your resume or apply for jobs via our platform.
- Legitimate Interests: To provide efficient recruitment services to candidates and clients.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations as a recruitment agency.
4. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Our clients seeking to fill specific roles.
- Third-party service providers supporting our operations, such as database management or analytics tools.
- Regulatory authorities if required by law.
- We ensure all third parties comply with relevant privacy regulations and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in regions outside the UK/EU, including the US and Middle East. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR and other relevant laws by adopting standard contractual clauses or similar safeguards.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience and track website analytics. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For example, resumes are stored for a maximum of [Insert Duration] unless you request their deletion earlier.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights are violated.
9. Data Security
We take all reasonable measures to protect your data through encryption, secure servers, and restricted access controls.