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Privacy Policy
This policy delineates SearchTech Ltd’s procedures for the collection, protection, and management of personal data as both Data Controller and Data Processor within its business operations.
Your Personal Information and SearchTech Ltd
Purpose of Collection and Retention
SearchTech functions as a staffing and recruitment agency, offering recruitment and selection services, personnel management, and employment opportunities tailored to support career advancement and business personnel growth.
Data Collected
The personal information we retain may encompass:
We also maintain data relating to your career preferences, job roles, and personal circumstances to optimize our service provision.
Additional information may include:
Upon engagement in an employment contract with SearchTech or one of our clients, the data held may be subject to alteration, of which notification will be provided post-placement.
For further information, please refer to our rights procedure outlined at the end of this document.
Data Usage
We utilise your data via both manual and automated processes to undertake activities such as:
Data Collection Sources
SearchTech collects data from various direct and indirect channels, including:
All data collection from third parties adheres to respective source policies and procedures. We recommend reviewing the data privacy policies of such providers.
For further details on data collection methods, please consult the rights section at the conclusion of this document.
Data Protection Measures
At SearchTech, we employ state-of-the-art technologies to safeguard your data and information. Our systems are hosted by reputable providers such as Microsoft, ensuring secure environments with multi-layered security and authentication protocols.
Our consultants are well-versed in GDPR practices, and our policies advocate responsible and vigilant data protection measures, including hardware safeguards, anonymization where applicable, and swift responses to data threats and breaches.
Data Sharing
As a staffing and consulting entity, we may share relevant details with parties such as:
Where feasible and applicable, we anonymize and encrypt data. Additionally, when sharing with third parties, we disclose minimal information necessary for service provision, governed by contractual agreements to safeguard your data.
As the data controller, you, the data subject, possess various rights and obligations beyond this statement, detailed in the subsequent sections. Should you have queries regarding data usage or wish to exercise your rights, including Subject Access Requests (SAR), please refer to the SAR process at the conclusion of this policy.
Consent to Data Processing
You consent to the collection, processing, and retention of your information by SearchTech for legitimate purposes outlined herein. This consent is affirmed through actions such as:
Declaration to SearchTech
By engaging with SearchTech, you declare that the information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Deliberately furnishing false or misleading information may result in offer withdrawal, termination, or legal repercussions.
Your Rights
You hold several rights concerning the use of your personal information, including:
Subject Access Request Procedure
You have the right to request information regarding the data we hold, its usage, and the rationale behind its retention.
All Subject Access Requests should be submitted via email to sally.woods@search-tech.co.uk and must include clear identification of the rights being exercised along with necessary verification details.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
SearchTech endeavours to respond to all requests within 5 working days and resolve them within 30 days upon receipt of valid proof of identity.
Contact Information
For further inquiries or to discuss any aspect of our privacy policy, please reach out to us via:
We are committed to addressing any concerns promptly and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. If dissatisfied with our response, you have the option to escalate the matter to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).