Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement for Client and Candidates Contacts Associated with GRW Talent Ltd
Last updated: April 30, 2025
At Grw Talent Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). By sending us your resume you hereby agree and accept the data privacy statements and conditions outlined below. You are welcome to ask Grw Talent to share with you or delete any data it holds about you at any time.
1. Who We Are
Grw Talent Ltd is a recruitment agency registered in the United Kingdom (Incorporation and Registered number 839993). We act as a data controller when processing your personal data in connection with recruitment services.
Contact Details:
Bruce Hydes Founding Director / CEO
Grw Talent Ltd
Registered Office Address – 28 Barbieston Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland, KA6 6DZ
Email Address – info@grwtalent.com
Phone Number – 0131 605 2914
ICO Registration Number – ZB893729
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Full name and contact details (address, phone number, email)
- Date of birth and nationality
- CV and employment history
- Education and qualifications
- Right to work documentation
- References and referee details
- Interview notes and test results
- Salary expectations and notice periods
On occasion, we may also collect special category data (e.g., health/disability information) if required for compliance or workplace accommodations, with your explicit consent.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Match you with relevant job opportunities and let our customers understand your fit for their vacancies
- Communicate with you about roles and applications
- Carry out background and reference checks
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Improve our recruitment services
- We do not use your data for automated decision-making.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. signing up to be contacted), store your CV and send it to potential customers of Grw Talent with your permission
- Contract – to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract
- Legal obligation – to comply with laws (e.g. right-to-work checks)
- Legitimate interests – for our recruitment business purposes, where your interests are not overridden
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Potential employers and clients
- Background check providers
- IT and cloud service providers e.g. out CRM supplier
- Regulatory authorities, where required
- We never sell your data.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for up to 6 years from last contact or placement, unless a longer retention period is required by law or you request deletion sooner.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@grwtalent.com
9. How We Protect Your Data
We implement security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure storage to keep your personal data safe.