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Data Privacy Statement for Candidates

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If you apply for a job with us, this statement explains what we do with your personal information during recruitment.

What we collect

Your CV and cover letter, contact details, employment history and qualifications, interview notes, and, if we make you an offer, right-to-work and background checks where the law allows.

Why we use it

To assess your application, communicate with you, and meet legal requirements. We don't use automated decision-making to reject candidates.

Who we share it with

Hiring managers, our recruitment platform [provider], and background-check providers if you receive an offer.

How long we keep it

If you're unsuccessful, we keep your data for [e.g. 6 months] unless you agree we can keep it longer for future roles.

Your rights

You can access, correct or delete your data, or object to how we use it, by emailing [DPO email]. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.