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