Alpha Recruitment Services

At Alpha Recruitment Services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and process your personal information. This Cookies & Privacy Notice explains how our website operates, what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the practices set out in this notice.

1. Cookies Notice

1.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience, enable key site functions, and allow us to understand how visitors engage with our website.

Cookies can be disabled at any time via your browser settings; however, certain essential features of the site may not function correctly without them.

1.2 Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website operates securely and efficiently

• Improve overall site performance and navigation

• Remember your preferences and enhance your user experience

• Monitor website usage and gather analytical insights

• Display relevant services, job opportunities, and content

• Support login, application forms, and dashboard features

1.3 Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable security, navigation, and core features, such as job application forms and user account access.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. They collect anonymous data, allowing us to monitor performance and improve the user journey.

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your settings, such as language preferences, region, or previously viewed jobs, to offer a more personalised browsing experience.

d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies help us deliver tailored content, such as relevant job listings or recruitment-related services, based on your behaviour on our website.

1.4 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie settings. You may:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage cookie preferences through your browser

• Delete existing cookies from your device

• Withdraw consent at any time

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

1.5 Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics

• Meta (Facebook) tracking tools

• LinkedIn Insight Tag

• Job board and CRM integrations

These third parties may set their own cookies to support analytics, advertising, or performance tracking. All partners are required to comply with UK data protection standards.

2. Privacy Notice

2.1 Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Alpha Recruitment Services takes your privacy seriously. We are dedicated to handling your personal data lawfully, securely, and transparently. This Privacy Notice outlines:

• What personal information we collect

• How and why we process your data

• The lawful bases for processing

• How long we retain your information

• Who we share your data with

• Your rights under UK GDPR

2.2 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information depending on how you interact with our services.

a) Information from Candidates

• Full name and contact details

• CV, qualifications, skills, and employment history

• Reference details

• Job preferences, location, and salary expectations

• Right-to-work documentation

• Identification documents (e.g., passport, driving licence)

• Interview feedback and assessment results

• Website activity via cookies or analytics tools

b) Information from Clients

• Business name and contact details

• Job descriptions and hiring requirements

• Communication records

• Invoicing and payment information

• Website usage data

c) Information from Website Users

• IP address and device information

• Browsing patterns

• Interactions with job listings or forms

• Preferences selected on the website

2.3 How We Use Your Information

For Candidates:

• Finding suitable job opportunities

• Contacting you regarding applications, interviews, or placements

• Conducting background checks, reference checks, and right-to-work verification

• Creating candidate profiles within our internal systems

• Providing career advice, coaching, and job alerts

• Sharing your CV with clients (with your permission)

For Clients:

• Supplying staffing and recruitment services

• Managing service agreements and communication

• Presenting candidate profiles

• Improving recruitment processes

• Handling billing and financial administration

For Website Users:

• Monitoring website performance

• Enhancing user experience

• Maintaining site security

• Managing cookies and tracking preferences

2.4 Lawful Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under these lawful bases:

• Legitimate Interests – to operate as a recruitment agency and match candidates with employers

• Contract – when you apply for a role or engage our services

• Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies

• Legal Obligation – when performing right-to-work checks or complying with regulations

2.5 Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Candidate information: up to 5 years, unless you request earlier deletion

• Client and financial records: up to 7 years, in line with legal and accounting requirements

• Website analytics data: 12–36 months depending on third-party tools

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

2.6 Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Employers and hiring managers

• Background-checking and screening services

• External assessment or skills testing platforms

• IT and website service providers

• Legal authorities when required

We never sell your personal data.

All third-party partners are carefully vetted and required to meet UK GDPR standards.

2.7 Data Security

We implement strong security measures, including:

• Encryption and secure servers

• Restricted access to personal data

• Regular security monitoring

• GDPR-compliant data storage

• Secure backup systems

These measures ensure your information remains protected at all times.

2.8 International Data Transfers

If your information is transferred outside the UK, we ensure full protection through:

• UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Adequacy decisions

• Secure encrypted transfer methods

2.9 Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request corrections or updates

• Request deletion (right to be forgotten)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

2.10 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies & Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Alpha Recruitment Services
📧 Email: admin@alpharecruitmentservices.uk
🌐 Website: AlphaRecruitmentServices.com
📍 United Kingdom