1. Who We Are
Data Centre Recruit ("we", "us", "our") is a specialist recruitment agency and employment business based in the United Kingdom, providing recruitment services within the data centre and critical infrastructure sectors.
- Company registration number: 15603503
- Registered office: 8 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London, W1J 7QE, United Kingdom
- Contact email: admin@datacentrerecruit.co.uk
We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on whether you are a Candidate, Client, or general visitor, we may collect:
From Candidates:
- Name, contact details, address
- CV, employment history, education and qualifications
- Right-to-work status, visa information (where provided)
- Professional certifications and licences relevant to data centre roles
- Salary expectations and availability
- References (where provided or with your consent)
- Interview notes and feedback
From Clients:
- Name, job title, company details, contact information
- Vacancy details and hiring requirements
From all Site visitors:
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
- Usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our separate Cookie Policy)
3. How We Collect Your Data
- Directly from you, when you register, submit a CV, apply for a role, or contact us
- From third parties, such as referees, previous employers, or professional networking sites (with appropriate safeguards)
- Automatically, through your use of the Site (via cookies and analytics tools)
4. How We Use Your Data and Our Legal Basis
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Purpose |
Legal Basis |
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Matching Candidates to suitable vacancies |
Legitimate interests / contractual necessity |
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Sharing a Candidate's profile with a Client in connection with a specific Vacancy the Candidate has applied for or been sourced for |
Legitimate interests |
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Sharing a Candidate's profile with a Client on a speculative basis, not tied to a specific Vacancy the Candidate applied for |
Consent |
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Managing our relationship with Clients |
Contractual necessity |
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Verifying right-to-work and compliance requirements |
Legal obligation |
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Improving and securing the Site |
Legitimate interests |
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Marketing communications (where opted in) |
Consent |
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Complying with legal and regulatory obligations |
Legal obligation |
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have considered that this processing is proportionate and does not override your rights and freedoms.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
- Clients, where you are a Candidate being considered for a relevant vacancy
- Service providers, such as our CRM, hosting, and IT providers, under appropriate data processing agreements
- Regulatory or governmental bodies, where required by law
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
Where any of our service providers are located outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. As a general rule:
- Candidate data: retained for up to 24 months from your last meaningful contact with us (such as an application, interview, or update to your profile), so that we can consider you for suitable future opportunities. You can ask us to delete your data sooner at any time.
- Client data: retained for the duration of our business relationship and for up to 6 years afterward, to meet our legal, accounting, and contractual record-keeping obligations.
- Placement records (confirming an Engagement took place, fees charged, etc.): retained for up to 6 years in line with our statutory accounting obligations.
You may ask us to delete your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations (see Section 9).
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@datacentrerecruit.co.uk.
10. Cookies
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage. Full details are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.
11. Children's Data
Our Services are intended for individuals seeking employment and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Data Centre Recruit
8 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London, W1J 7QE, United Kingdom
Email: admin@datacentrerecruit.co.uk
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Data Centre Recruit
8 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QE, United Kingdom