Privacy Policy

Recruitment Direct UK Limited (“RDUK”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect personal data relating to applicants, workers, clients, suppliers and visitors to our website.

We may collect and process the following information:

• Name and contact details
• Address information
• Email addresses
• Telephone numbers
• CVs and employment history
• Qualifications and training records
• Right to work documentation
• Identification documents
• National Insurance numbers
• Payroll and banking information
• References
• Website usage information
• IP addresses and cookie data
• Communications and correspondence
• Information submitted through online forms
• Information collected through AI-assisted recruitment and communication systems

We may use personal information to:

• Provide recruitment and employment services
• Match applicants with suitable opportunities
• Verify identity and right to work
• Conduct compliance checks
• Process payroll and payments
• Communicate with clients and applicants
• Improve our services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Operate AI-assisted recruitment and communication systems
• Analyse recruitment data and workforce trends

Recruitment Direct UK Limited may use artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning and automated technologies to support recruitment, compliance, communication and business operations.

These technologies may be used to:

• Screen and assess applications.
• Match applicant skills, qualifications and experience to vacancies.
• Support applicant sourcing activities.
• Conduct automated communications via telephone, email, SMS, WhatsApp and other messaging platforms.
• Assist with compliance, document verification and administrative processes.
• Improve response times and service delivery.

AI technologies are used to support recruitment activities and operational efficiency. Final recruitment decisions remain subject to appropriate human review and oversight.

Where automated processing is used, Recruitment Direct UK Limited will take reasonable steps to ensure accuracy, fairness, transparency and compliance with applicable data protection legislation.

Individuals may contact Recruitment Direct UK Limited for further information regarding the processing of their personal data or the use of automated decision-making technologies.

Personal information may be shared with:

• Clients and prospective employers
• Payroll providers
• Umbrella companies
• Regulatory authorities
• Professional advisers
• Technology and software providers
• Compliance and screening providers

Information is only shared where necessary and lawful to do so.

RDUK maintains appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil recruitment, legal, regulatory and business requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature of the information and applicable legal obligations.

Individuals may have the right to:

• Access personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests should be sent to:

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, performance and user experience.

Further details are available within our Cookie Policy.

If you have concerns regarding how your personal information is handled, please contact Recruitment Direct UK Limited.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required by changes in legislation, regulatory requirements or business operations.