Privacy Policy

Sinclair James Limited ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.sinclairjames.co.uk ("Site") or use our recruitment services.

By using our Site and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

• Professional details: Employment history, education background, qualifications, skills, and other information provided on your CV or application.

• Account information: Username and password for account access, if applicable.

b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information about your interactions with our Site, including:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• IP address

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on each page

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Job Placement: Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities and employers.

• Communication: Sending notifications, job alerts, and updates related to our services.

• Service Improvement: Analyzing user behavior to enhance our Site and services.

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and UK GDPR requirements.

We will only process your personal information when it is lawful and relevant to our recruitment services. Our lawful bases for processing may include consent, performance of a contract, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: With your consent, we may share your personal information, such as your CV and qualifications, with employers for potential placements.

• With Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies to assist with Site functionality, data processing, or communication.

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to authorities if required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company and others.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

As a data subject in the UK, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your personal information.

• Right to Data Portability: Request to transfer your personal data to another organisation.

• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@sinclairjames.co.uk. We will respond to your request in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. While we strive to secure your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once this period has ended, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may limit your ability to use certain features on our Site. For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes as required. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

Sinclair James Limited
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

hello@sinclairjames.co.uk

If you feel that your complaint has not been resolved, you have the right to file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). For further information, visit the ICO website at https://ico.org.uk

Last Updated: 12 November 2024