At Roots Recruitment, we are committed to protecting the privacy of job applicants and candidates. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
Information we collect:
We collect personal information from job applicants and candidates, including but not limited to, name, address, email, phone number, resume/CV, and other relevant information necessary for the recruitment process.
Purpose of collection:
We collect this information to assess the suitability of candidates for employment and to contact them during the recruitment process. We also use this information for statistical analysis and reporting.
Legal basis:
Our legal basis for collecting this information is legitimate interest, as we need this information to assess candidates’ suitability for the role they have applied for.
Data retention:
We will keep your personal information on file for a reasonable period, as required by law, or as necessary for the recruitment process. If we do not offer you employment, we will keep your information on file for a reasonable period in case of future job opportunities.
Security of personal information:
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect from job applicants and candidates from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
Access to personal information:
You have the right to request access to your personal information, rectification, or erasure. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information or to request a restriction of the processing.
Sharing personal information:
We may share your personal information with third parties, such as background checking companies, for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role you have applied for. We will not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.
International data transfer:
We may transfer your personal information to third parties or our affiliates in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to our privacy policy:
We reserve the right to change this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us.