At Rekrmend (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at www.rekrmend.com (the “Site”).
We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Rekrmend is a UK-based digital service. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
- Email: richard@rekrmend.com
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, company name, and similar identifiers.
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing actions.
- Usage Data: How you use our website, services, and interact with content.
- Marketing & Communications Data: Preferences in receiving marketing and your communication preferences.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We use the following methods to collect your data:
- Direct Interactions: When you fill in forms, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Automated Technologies: Through cookies and analytics tools.
- Third Parties: Such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries or provide requested services.
- To improve and maintain our website.
- To send you updates or marketing communications (if opted-in).
- To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies.
- To analyse usage patterns and user behaviour on our website.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when the law allows us to. Common legal bases include:
- Consent: Where you have given clear permission.
- Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by law.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve services and understand user behaviour.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Web hosting and IT support providers
These third parties are required to comply with data protection laws and only process data for specific purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party providers may process your data outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- UK adequacy decisions
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another party.
- Withdraw Consent: Where consent is the basis, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at richard@rekrmend.com.
10. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie banner.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified by email.
12. Contacting the Regulator
If you’re not satisfied with how we handle your data, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
