Introduction 

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Ascent Recruitment Limited is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and safeguarding of your personal data in accordance with the

GDPR. 

 

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Data Collection 

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We collect personal data from candidates, clients, and other individuals as part of our recruitment services. The types of data we collect include: 

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• Candidates: Name, contact details, CV, employment history, education, skills, references, and any other information provided during the recruitment process. 

• Clients: Name, contact details, job specifications, and any other information necessary for fulfilling recruitment needs. 

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Purpose of Data Collection 

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes: 

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• Candidates: To assess suitability for roles, communicate regarding job opportunities, match candidates with job openings, and provide career advice. 

• Clients: To understand recruitment needs, match suitable candidates with job openings, and manage client relationships. 

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Legal Basis for Processing 

Our legal basis for processing personal data includes: 

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• Consent: Candidates and clients provide explicit consent for us to process their personal data. 

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our recruitment services contract with candidates and clients. 

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing and improving our recruitment services, provided these interests do not override individuals' rights and freedoms. 

 

 

Data Sharing 

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We may share personal data with: 

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• Clients: To facilitate the recruitment process. 

• Third-party service providers: For functions such as database management and IT services. 

• Regulatory and legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights. 

• We ensure that any third parties with whom we share data comply with GDPR and have appropriate safeguards in place. 

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Data Security 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include secure databases, encrypted communications, and restricted access to personal data. 

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Data Retention 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Candidates' data will be retained for a maximum of 5 years unless otherwise requested by the candidate. 

Data Subject Rights 

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Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data: 

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• Access: To request access to their personal data. 

• Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. 

• Erasure: To request deletion of their personal data. 

• Restriction: To request restriction of processing under certain circumstances. 

• Data Portability: To request transfer of their data to another organization. 

• Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests. 

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Requests can be made by contacting us at info@ascent-recruitment.com 

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Policy Updates 

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We may update this GDPR policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify individuals of any significant changes. 

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Contact Information 

For any questions or concerns regarding this GDPR policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

 

Ascent Recruitment Limited 

188 Walton Rd, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4FG 

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info@ascent-recruitment.com 

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07842432730 

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By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR policy.