PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 24th September 2026

055 Recruitment Services Ltd
Registered in England and Wales | Company No. 10134463
VAT Registration No. GB 243775488

055 Recruitment Services Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a recruitment agency providing staffing and talent acquisition services across recruitment, sales, HR, and other sectors. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of candidates, clients, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Policy applies to website users, job seekers, candidates, clients, and anyone who interacts with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Candidates:
• Name, email address, phone number, location
• CV, employment history, qualifications, skills
• Salary expectations and job preferences
• Interview notes and feedback
• Right-to-work information (where required)
• References (when authorised)
• LinkedIn or publicly available professional information

Clients and Hiring Contacts:
• Contact names, job titles, company information
• Role requirements and hiring preferences

Website Visitors:
• Information submitted through contact forms
• IP address, device details, and browser information
• Cookies and analytics data (see Cookie Policy)

Data may be collected directly from you, from your CV or application, by phone or email, through LinkedIn or referrals, or from publicly available sources.

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

For Candidates:
• Assessing your suitability for roles
• Discussing opportunities and providing job-related updates
• Presenting your profile to clients with your consent
• Managing interview processes
• Maintaining accurate internal recruitment records
• Complying with legal obligations

For Clients:
• Providing recruitment services
• Sharing relevant candidate profiles
• Managing communication, invoicing, and agreements

For Website Users:
• Responding to enquiries
• Improving website functionality and performance
• Ensuring website security

We do not sell or trade personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following bases:

• Consent – when you submit your details or request our services
• Legitimate Interests – operating as a recruitment business
• Contractual Necessity – actions taken before entering a contract
• Legal Obligation – complying with statutory requirements

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Prospective employers and clients (with your permission)
• IT, hosting, CRM, and email service providers
• Professional advisors (legal, compliance, audit)
• Regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties must comply with confidentiality and data protection laws.

We do not share data for marketing purposes.

5. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• ICO-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions for approved countries

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

• Candidate data: usually up to 3 years from last contact
• Client data: length of business relationship + legal retention
• Website enquiries: up to 12 months
• Right-to-work documents: retained as required by law

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Make a complaint to the ICO

To exercise your rights, email: info@055recruit.com

8. Security

We take appropriate security measures, including:

• Encrypted systems and secure servers
• Access controls and authentication
• Staff confidentiality obligations
• Regular monitoring and reviews

No system is fully risk-free, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and user experience.
For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

055 Recruitment Services Ltd
5-7 Buck Street
London NW1 8NJ
United Kingdom
Email: info@055recruit.com