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Privacy Policy

At Blue Thread Staffing Limited, we take data protection seriously and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data, as well as your rights regarding your personal information.

Who We Are

Blue Thread Staffing Limited ("we," "our," "us") is a recruitment agency that collects and processes personal data as part of our staffing and recruitment services. We act as a "data controller," meaning we determine how your personal information is handled in compliance with data protection legislation.

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data necessary to assess job suitability and facilitate recruitment. This may include:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)

  • CV, including education, qualifications, and work history

  • References from previous employers

  • Identification and right-to-work documentation

  • Any other information relevant to a job application

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Matching you with job opportunities that fit your skills and experience

  • Communicating with you about job applications and recruitment processes

  • Conducting pre-employment checks, including references and eligibility to work

  • Notifying recruitment agencies and potential employers about your candidacy

  • Internal record-keeping and compliance with legal requirements

  • Market research and promotional updates (where you have opted in)

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests: To provide recruitment services and connect candidates with employers.

  • Contractual Obligation: To facilitate employment or service agreements.

  • Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory and employment law requirements.

Sharing Your Data

We will only share your personal data with:

  • Potential employers and recruitment partners for job-matching purposes

  • Third-party service providers conducting background checks (where required)

  • Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain recruitment records for the duration of the hiring process and up to 12 months for unsuccessful candidates. For successful candidates, relevant data is retained as part of employment records.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data when processing is no longer necessary

  • Restrict processing under certain circumstances

  • Object to processing for marketing purposes

  • Request data transfer to another service provider (where applicable)

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact:

Rebecca Mitchell
Blue Thread Staffing Limited
20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU
contact@bluethreadstaffing.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email.

Effective Date: March 2025